A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (Picture Puffin Books) [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Picture Puffin Books

A boy and his dog go walking in the swamp.

They spot a frog in the water.

Can they use a net to catch him?

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (July 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140546111
• ISBN-13: 978-0140546118
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating children's books for over 35 years. He began the popular Little Critter series nearly 30 years ago and titled the first book Just for You. His wife, Gina, has been co-writing the series since the early 1990s. The books in this series address the major issues of growing up through humorous storytelling.

Customer Reviews

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming picture book, September 8, 1997

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This review is from: A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (Picture Puffin Books) (Paperback)

This is a delightful little picture book. It has no narraration and needs none. Through its pictures, it tells the story of a boy and a dog and a frog they try unsuccessfully to catch. The boy and the dog then go home to get cleaned up in the bath tub. The frog, who had enjoyed the little game of chase and is now a bit lonely, follows them and joins them in the tub. This is a great book to have your pre-schooler read to you

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful little book, November 13, 2003

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This review is from: A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (Picture Puffin Books) (Paperback)

My mother "read" this series to me when I was a kid, and I remember always reaching for this one for years afterwards. The illustrations are outstanding -- my mother and I would laugh over a different page every time we read it, because of the boy's expression, the frog's grin, or the way the dog sat. Simple things, but not only was I learning to enjoy books, I learned to use my words to tell stories, notice details, and just have fun with my parents. This isn't a passive "hear a story read to you" experience.

Perhaps needless to say, this book is one of the first gifts I give to nieces and friends at baby showers or birthdays. At showers, everyone has a good laugh over the pictures, and it's always a big hit. My own kids will have the complete set -- probably before they're even born!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, September 5, 2002

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This review is from: A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog (Picture Puffin Books) (Paperback)

When my little boy wanted to 'read' and still didn't know how, we went looking for wordless books. This was a great find. Even now that he's starting to read, this is one of his favorite books to 'read'. It is creative and the pictures are adorable. They are funny and they tell a story. But you can tell the story from several points of view and find new things to talk about every time. Very good.
Enjoy.