Frog and Rat are digging for treasure but don’t seem to be finding any at all—then Frog has an idea! An amusing, roundabout tale of unexpected riches. The Frog series by internationally-renowned artist Max Velthuijs are masterpieces of graphic simplicity, with texts that will hold a child’s attention time after time.

When Rat comes to live at the edge of their wood, the animals decide they don't like having a stranger in their midst. But Frog is friendly by nature, and decides to find out if Rat is really as unpleasant as he is made out to be. As Frog discovers, Rat is intelligent and good hearted, and proves in a series of unexpected emergencies that the other animals have been too quick to condemn him.

A boy finds a mysterious treasure in a junkpile and creates a monster to guard it.

The first story is derived from Masnavi, which was written by the 13 century The Persian poet and theologian, Jalal al Din Muhammad Balkhi, also known as Rumi. The second story is a tale from Kalileh and Damneh, which is an ancient animal fable.

A man steals a device that is sure to bring him untold wealth but learns that a curse can be disguised as a blessing when he is told the story of The Rat and The Frog. It is an urban fantasy that involves mystery, time travel, parallel worlds and heroic love.

In this delightful children's story, a mouse and a frog form an unlikely friendship, but their bond is tested when a hawk enters the scene. Through their adventure, they learn important lessons about trust, caution, and the true meaning of friendship. This beautifully illustrated tale captivates young readers while teaching them valuable life lessons.