The Frog Meeting

Summary

This story narrates the journey of a toad who, feeling discontent with his mundane life among other toads, decides to visit the more intriguing frogs. Despite their initial judgmental perceptions of him due to his differing physical attributes, such as his short hind legs, bumpy skin, and inability to jump traditionally, the frogs eventually hold a meeting to discuss his presence. In a garden full of hiding spots, they make plenty of noise but ultimately decide to accept him, recognizing his kindness and wisdom. Over time, the toad integrates into the frog community, becoming quite popular and earning admiration from some frogs, even receiving affectionate gestures. Embracing this newfound life and acceptance, the toad chooses not to return to his past but instead embraces and enjoys his days as part of the frog community.

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Once upon a time there was a toad and he was completely fed up with it all. Day in and day out he only heard toads and only saw toads. So he went to visit his neighbours, the frogs.

They looked at him in surprise with their glassy eyes and thought: where did that strange animal suddenly come from? His hind legs are far too short and there is much more that is wrong with him. He’s way too fat and has weird bumps on his skin, he just doesn’t look right.

He can’t jump either, instead he hops through the reeds.

Consultation was needed right away, so they called a frog meeting.

The frogs gathered in the evening in a cozy garden with many flowers and large stones. There were many hiding places so if necessary they could quickly flee.

There was a lot of loud croaking, but eventually the frog meeting was stopped.

The toad was allowed to stay, even though he looked different and needed to lose some pounds.

He seemed to be very kind and wise.

The frogs could benefit from this. He was quite popular too! Some frog ladies even gave him a kiss.

The toad never went home again, he now enjoys his new frog existence every day!