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Old Mr. Toad
Old Mr. Toad is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
The narrator says he is always good-natured.
Home
He lives under a big piece of bark beside the Crooked Little Path.
Friends and relationships
Family: He and his cousin Grandfather Frog keep up an old dispute over staying home or seeing the Great World. Rivals and neighbors: Peter Rabbit scoffs at his voice at first, then comes to respect him greatly. Jimmy Skunk saves him just in time from Mr. Blacksnake, who is fond of toads.
Interesting facts
- His quick tongue darts out and back again.
- He vanishes by backing into soft earth, which is how he escapes enemies.
- When badly frightened, he falls right over on his back.
Book appearances
- Old Mother West Wind; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum; The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse; The Adventures of Grandfather Frog; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad; The Adventures of Prickly Porky; The Adventures of Bobby Coon; The Adventures of Bob White