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City Dog, Country Frog

by Mo Willems

Average based on 1 comment. Synopses & Reviews Customer Comments (1) ISBN13: 9781423103004 ISBN10: 1423103009 Condition: All Product Details

 

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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. “Youll 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 Frogs 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. Muths expressive watercolors team up to tell a story that will resonate with readers of all ages.

Review:

"Muth (Zen Shorts) sets a limpid rural scene for Willems's (Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed) two unlikely friends in this tranquil tale of change. One spring day, redolent with fresh yellow-greens and pale blues, City Dog tastes life 'without a leash!' Exploring a reedy pond, he meets Country Frog, who teaches him 'jumping and splashing and croaking.' When summer arrives, City Dog demonstrates 'sniffing and fetching and barking.' Fall brings orange-gold foliage and a brown cast to Country Frog's emerald skin. In wintertime, City Dog trots through the snow to find Country Frog's favorite rock unoccupied. A closing chapter, 'spring again,' shows City Dog encountering another animal and repeating the same greeting Country Frog met him with the year before. Willems's concise sentences, paired with joking illustrations in his other works, lose their hilarity--but gain significant emotional weight--when matched with Muth's watercolors. Pink blossoms and red maple leaves allude to Japanese art; Muth pictures Country Frog as a wise tutor who tosses a stick for his apprentice and, in a rain shower, protectively holds a leaf over the dog. The understated episodes acknowledge the transitory nature of the seasons and of life itself. Ages 3 — 6. (June)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright PWyxz LLC)

Synopsis:

With poignant text and expressive watercolors, two Caldecott Honorees present a heartfelt reflection on the natural course of friendship--and life. Full color.

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aseifers, September 1, 2011 (view all comments by aseifers)
I am a 3rd grade teacher and this book is great for looking at the seasons in a new way - friendship and the passing (perhaps) of a friend. Then, a new friendship. Very touching!

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Product Details

ISBN:

9781423103004

Author:

Willems, Mo

Publisher:

Disney Press

Illustrator:

Muth, Jon J.

Author:

Muth, Jon J.

Subject:

General

Subject:

Social Issues - Friendship

Subject:

Animals - Dogs

Subject:

Animals - Frogs & Toads

Subject:

Dogs

Subject:

Friendship

Subject:

General Juvenile Fiction

Subject:

Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction-Friendship

Subject:

Children s Young Adult-Social Issue Fiction

Edition Description:

Hardcover

Publication Date:

20100631

Binding:

HARDCOVER

Grade Level:

from P to 1

Language:

English

Illustrations:

YES

Pages:

64

Dimensions:

10 x 10 in 20 oz

Children's Book Type:

Picture / Wordless

Age Level:

03-06

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Product details 64 pages Hyperion Books - 2011-03-17 English 9781423103004 Reviews:

"Publishers Weekly Review" by Publishers Weekly, "Muth (Zen Shorts) sets a limpid rural scene for Willems's (Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed) two unlikely friends in this tranquil tale of change. One spring day, redolent with fresh yellow-greens and pale blues, City Dog tastes life 'without a leash!' Exploring a reedy pond, he meets Country Frog, who teaches him 'jumping and splashing and croaking.' When summer arrives, City Dog demonstrates 'sniffing and fetching and barking.' Fall brings orange-gold foliage and a brown cast to Country Frog's emerald skin. In wintertime, City Dog trots through the snow to find Country Frog's favorite rock unoccupied. A closing chapter, 'spring again,' shows City Dog encountering another animal and repeating the same greeting Country Frog met him with the year before. Willems's concise sentences, paired with joking illustrations in his other works, lose their hilarity--but gain significant emotional weight--when matched with Muth's watercolors. Pink blossoms and red maple leaves allude to Japanese art; Muth pictures Country Frog as a wise tutor who tosses a stick for his apprentice and, in a rain shower, protectively holds a leaf over the dog. The understated episodes acknowledge the transitory nature of the seasons and of life itself. Ages 3 — 6. (June)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright PWyxz LLC)

"Synopsis" by Ingram, With poignant text and expressive watercolors, two Caldecott Honorees present a heartfelt reflection on the natural course of friendship--and life. Full color.