Book Series · 3 Books

A Frog and Dog Book Books

In order from Frog Meets Dog to Hog on a Log.

Frog and Dog are friends whose simple outings quickly become silly animal mix-ups. Three full-color Acorn early readers use rhyme, repetition, and visual comedy to turn a first meeting, a boat ride, and a log into approachable reading practice.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 13, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Frog and Dog Books

Scholastic numbers Frog Meets Dog, Goat in a Boat, and Hog on a Log as books 1 through 3. Begin with Frog Meets Dog for the characters' introduction; the short stories after that are self-contained enough to read in any order.

Sources: Scholastic: Frog and Dog, Scholastic Acorn leveling guide.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Very short rhyming sentences, repeated sounds, speech bubbles, and bright pictures make these books useful for children beginning to read on their own. Each book contains several quick stories with clear visual context.

The humor includes tumbles, splashes, misunderstandings, and animals crowding or surprising one another. Any upset is brief, with no lasting injury or frightening threat.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020

Frog Meets Dog

By Janee Trasler

A dog tries to play with frogs, but they keep jumping away.

48 pages· 172 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Hardcover

Summary: Dog just wants to join the fun with three lively frogs, but his attempts to hop end in a flop. When a hungry bear threatens their playful day, Dog must find a way to save his new friends. Can Dog prove his worth and turn the tide? Dive into this delightful series of friendship and adventure, where rhymes and vibrant illustrations bring the story to life. Perfect for young readers, these tales promise laughter and a heartwarming lesson in courage and camaraderie.

In reading order