"Frog and __ Are Friends": classic children's book (4)

I believe the answer is:

toad

(Other definitions for toad that I've seen before include "Amphibian with warts" , "Wind in Willows hall-owner" , "Stout-bodied amphibian" , "Hall proprietor (Grahame)" , "Small amphibian" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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