Frog and the birdsong

One autumn day Frog discovers a blackbird lying motionless in the grass. Worried, he asks his friends what is the matter? Very gently and simply the animals begin to understand the meaning of death and the beauty of life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Max Velthuijs (1923–2005) was a Dutch painter, illustrator and writer, one of the most famous children's illustrators in the Netherlands. In 2004 he received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his "lasting contribution to children's literature". Velthuijs is known best for the Frog picture books (Dutch Wikipedia lists 21 titles). The first was Frog in Love, published by Andersen Press in 1989, which gained global recognition. Reviews "Suggested by many educational specialists as recommended reading for children to acquaint them with death." (EYE) "Wonderfully simple, optimistic and uncondescending. A perfect children's book." (Children's Bookseller)