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Commander Toad Books

In order from Commander Toad in Space to Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy.

The Commander Toad series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jane Yolen, published between 1980 and 1986. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 65 pages.

Commander Toad in Space
Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes
Commander Toad and the Dis-asteroid
Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy
Commander Toad in Space
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Commander Toad in Space
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980

Commander Toad in Space

By Jane Yolen

A spaceship crew faces a monstrous threat on a watery planet.

64 pages· 1,739 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Summary: Commander Toad and his crew aboard the Star Warts embark on a daring mission to explore uncharted space. Their journey takes a perilous turn when they land on a mysterious water planet, only to awaken the wrath of Deep Wader, a fearsome creature claiming dominion over the waves. As the crew faces the threat of becoming the monster's next meal, they must find a way to escape and complete their mission. Will they outsmart Deep Wader, or is this the end of their cosmic adventure?
The complete set

Commander Toad Series

5 books · Published 1980–1986

Series
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Commander Toad in Space

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980

A spaceship crew faces a monstrous threat on a watery planet.

Commander Toad and the Planet of the Grapes

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Trapped by giant grapes, can the crew escape the Planet of the Grapes?

Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

A spaceship faces a sticky alien threat. Can a secret weapon save them?

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Commander Toad and the Dis-asteroid

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A space crew races to save an asteroid, facing a puzzling language barrier.

Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986

A space mission to find a master spy leads to unexpected disguises and challenges.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Commander Toad series?

There are 5 books in the Commander Toad series. It began with Commander Toad in Space in 1980, and the newest book, Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy, was published in 1986.

What ages are the Commander Toad books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Commander Toad book is the longest?

Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy is the longest book in the series at 1,837 words (64 pages).

Which Commander Toad book is the shortest?

Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole is the shortest at 1,426 words (64 pages).

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