City Dog, Country Frog
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
No. of pages 64
Published: 2010
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"City Dog, Country Frog" by Jon J. Muth tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a city dog and a country frog. The city dog, excited to explore the countryside, discovers the joys of the simple rural life. He meets a cheerful frog who introduces him to the beauty of the changing seasons. Together, they enjoy various activities, learning from each other as they navigate the ups and downs of their friendship. As seasons change, the story explores themes of companionship, loss, and the natural cycle of life, beautifully illustrated with Muth’s delicate watercolors that enhance the emotional depth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.
This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Hyperion Books for Children .
Jon J Muth is the award-winning creator of several children's books, including STONE SOUP and THE THREE QUESTIONS. He illustrated COME ON, RAIN! by Karen Hesse and OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH by Douglas Wood. His highly acclaimed comic books are published in Japan and the United States. Mo Willems is a five-time Emmy Award-winning writer and animator for "Sesame Street" and the creator of Cartoon Network's "Sheep in the Big City". He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.
Animals in literature
Dogs in literature
Frogs in literature
Toads in literature
Nature in literature
Relationships in literature
Friendship in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
California Young Reader Medal - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the California Young Reader Medal.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 0-7 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 0-7 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
North Carolina Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
New England Book Award
This book was recognised by the New England Book Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
The Charlotte Zolotow Award is given annually to the author of the best picture book text published in the United States in the preceding year. Any picture book for young children (birth through age seven) originally written in English and published by a U.S. or Canadian publisher in 2024 will be eligible for consideration for the 2025 Zolotow Award. The book may be fiction, nonfiction or folklore, as long as it is presented in picture book form for children in the birth through age seven range. Translated books, poetry collections, and easy readers are not eligible.
Established in 1998, the award is named to honor the work of Charlotte Zolotow, a distinguished children’s book editor for 38 years with Harper Junior Books. The award was established and is administered by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, a children’s literature library of the School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Each year a committee of children’s literature experts selects the winner from the books published in the preceding year. Members of the selection committee are appointed to a two-year term by the CCBC professional staff based on an individual’s knowledge of children’s books, a demonstrated ability to evaluate children’s books and discuss them critically, and/or direct experience working professionally with children from birth through age seven. A CCBC librarian serves as one of the five members. Members are appointed to staggered, two-year terms. The committee will select one winner. It may also designate up to five honor books and up to ten titles to be included on a highly commended list that will call attention to outstanding writing in picture books.
Florida Book Award
This book was recognised by the Florida Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.