City Dog, Country Frog
by:
Mo Willems (author)
Jon J. Muth (author)
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...
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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.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781423103004 (1423103009)
Publish date: June 8th 2010
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Pages no: 64
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Juvenile,
Environment,
Nature,
Picture Books,
Animals,
Death,
Dogs,
Storytime
Frankly, I was really surprised to see that this was written by Mo Willems! I don't mean that to be insulting, but honestly, this seemed so different from what I'm used to seeing from him. This was a really bittersweet story, and while the text was very minimal, the pictures by Jon J. Muth were ex...
6/22/11 ** Peaceful book about friendship, loss, and moving on. Phenomenal illustrations that evoke feelings even more strongly than the words. An excellent example of the ways that an author and illustrator implicitly collaborate, each adding something different to the experience of the book.
Wonderful story! Exquisite illustrations!!
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