Dryad

Dryad
Biographical information
Also known as	Toad
Physical information
Gender	Male
Eye colour	Dark
Skin colour	Green
See also
Related pages	Gallery

Dryad, also known as Toad, is a wood nymph created by Anne Shirley's imagination who often helps Anne in solving problems.

Biography

At some time, Dryad was turned into a toad and hunted down by Peg Bone. After he helped Anne with her spelling bee, he is kissed by her and turned back into a dryad. From then on, he helps Anne in solving her problems.

Personality

Dryad is kind, compassionate, and wise judge of character. He is very helpful in Anne's problems.

Physical appearance

When he was a toad, he was orange and had warts. When he is turned into a dryad, his face and chest is green. Dryad has pointy ears and wears a orange pointy hat and has black eyes. His feet are are three toed and orange as well.

Behind the scenes

Portrayal

• Tracey Moore provided the voices of Dryad (Toad), Helen, Snapdragon and Wildflower in several episodes of Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series (2000–2001). Dryad debuts in "Carrots!", the first episode of the series. Moore also played the role as Anne Shirley in the 1986 Charlottetown production of Anne of Green Gables: The Musical.

Trivia

• The Annetoon website describes him as, A mystical and mischievous wood nymph, Dryad is quick to lead Anne through the wildest adventures she can imagine. With his magical powers, he can reveal secrets and lessons to Anne that are hidden in the depths of her imagination. But watch out, there is no telling where the two of them are going to pop up!
• In "The Best Partner", the character's name is misspelled in the ending credits – Dyrad instead of Dryad.

Gallery

Anne of Green Gables Wiki has 6 images of Dryad (view category).

Appearances

Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series

• "The Witch of Avonlea"
• "Carrots!"
• "The Best Partner"
• "The Ice Cream Promise"
• "A Question of Rules"
• "The Swim of Things"
• "Marbles!"