"You know, Little Toad," says Grandpa one day, "the world is full of hungry enemies." When Little Toad asks him how they can protect themselves, Grandpa demonstrates three methods when faced with a hungry snake, a hungry snapping turtle and finally, a hungry monster: be brave, be smart, and be sure to have a friend you can count on. Keiko Kasza excels once again at blending humor and drama to create a picture book with a great deal of child appeal and a perfectly satisfying resolution. (Ages 2-4)

Grandpa Toad teaches his grandson the secrets of survival, but Little Toad is the one who saves the day when a huge monster attacks them.