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Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic
Published by NorthSouth Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Opposites attract in this playful book by Binette Schroeder—one of Germany’s most beloved illustrators!
Mr. Gray thinks his neighbor—the colorful and cheerful Frieda Frolic—is unbearable. She whistles while gardening and happily romps around with her miniature pig. All of this bothers Mr. Gray who only enjoys thinking about his beloved numbers. Then one day Frieda Frolic’s bright yellow canary barges into his home. It’s an outrage! But when Mr. Gray falls under the spell of Frieda Frolic’s wonderfully gray eyes; he soon discovers there’s more to life than numbers.
Binette Schroeder tells the story of an unlikely couple with humor and charm. In bold, bright illustrations, she shows us what we gain when we open ourselves to chance and let color into our lives.
Binette Schroeder’s vibrant story is sure to brighten the grayest day.
Mr. Gray thinks his neighbor—the colorful and cheerful Frieda Frolic—is unbearable. She whistles while gardening and happily romps around with her miniature pig. All of this bothers Mr. Gray who only enjoys thinking about his beloved numbers. Then one day Frieda Frolic’s bright yellow canary barges into his home. It’s an outrage! But when Mr. Gray falls under the spell of Frieda Frolic’s wonderfully gray eyes; he soon discovers there’s more to life than numbers.
Binette Schroeder tells the story of an unlikely couple with humor and charm. In bold, bright illustrations, she shows us what we gain when we open ourselves to chance and let color into our lives.
Binette Schroeder’s vibrant story is sure to brighten the grayest day.
About The Author
BINETTE SCHROEDER (1939-2022) was born in Hamburg, Germany. After studying graphic design at a private school in Munich, Germany, she studied at the university for design in Basel, Switzerland. Flora’s Magic House, her debut, was an artistic breakthrough. Some of her other books include: Mr. Gray and Frieda Frolic, Binette Schroeder’s Well of Stories, and The Frog Prince. Her oeuvre was awarded the Special Prize of the German Youth Literature Prize in 1997, and in 2004 the Grand Prize of the Academy for Children and Adolescent Literature, Volkach, Germany. Binette Schroeder lived in Munich with her husband, Peter Nickl, a children’s book author and a lawyer.
Product Details
- Publisher: NorthSouth Books (March 29, 2022)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9780735844735
- Ages: 4 - 99
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Raves and Reviews
"The book's greatest charm comes from finely detailed illustrations with the look of pastels...The illustrations depict Gray's character gaining more color as he and Frolic share adventures, marry, and have a family."
– Booklist
"a sweet addition to the shelf of translated picture books."
– Kirkus Reviews
"Mr. Grey and Frieda Frolic captures the transformation that comes when a person’s life is lifted and enhanced by another. This cute story is well written and delightfully depicted by beautiful illustrations."
– Kiss the Book blog
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