City Dog, Country Frog
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2010 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

City Dog, Country Frog

Written by Mo Willems · Illustrated by Jon J Muth

A city dog and country frog form an evolving friendship through the seasons.

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64 pages· 340 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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City Dog meets Country Frog in the spring, sparking an unexpected friendship. They share games and adventures, adapting to each other's worlds. As seasons change, so does their bond, facing challenges and transformations. When winter brings a shift, will their friendship endure? Discover how spring renews their connection in a heartwarming tale of companionship and change.

From the publisher

In spring, when City Dog runs free in the country for the first time, he spots Country Frog sitting on a rock, waiting for a friend. “You’ll do,” Frog says, and together they play Country Frog games. In summer, they meet again and play City Dog games. Through the seasons, whenever City Dog visits the country he runs straight for Country Frog’s rock. In winter, things change for City Dog and Country Frog. Come spring, friendship blooms again, a little different this time. Mo Willems’ spare, poignant text and Jon J. Muth’s expressive watercolors team up to tell a story that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Awards

Charlotte Zolotow Honor (2011)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Words
340
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about griefBooks about dogsBooks about frogs and toadsBooks about growing up
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
137464
Publication
Published
June 8, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423103004

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