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cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
5.0
A sadly sweet story of friendship and the cycle of life. Willems' gentle text merges beautifully with Muth's soft paintings. A good book to share with children in times of sadness.
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shighley's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this was a fabulous book! The illustrations are wonderful, and the animals are so full of expression. It's very simple, but you could have some wonderful discussions with elementary students about so many different topics. I think it deserves some Caldecott recognition.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
An okay little bit. A bit too simple, a bit too repetitive. The art was pretty but really didn't move me at all. And the dog and frog didn't have much depth. Not a bad book. And would probably work as a story book. Meh.
oliviak07's review against another edition
3.0
There is a good chance that with this particular Willem's piece you will need tissues nearby, and not to dry up tears of laughter.
Being quite familiar with Willem's "Pigeon" series, I thought that this story would be light and humorous for readers of all ages: That was not, I would say, the entire case. This piece trades out the charming banter of a cartoon avian for a year long, heartfelt connection between two friends which (readers be warned) ends with a bittersweet symphony for our leads and our readers.
If you are looking for a way to introduce the topic of time, and how to treasure it from memory to memory, from season to season, this would be a good one to start with. The narration is kind, the illustrations are inviting, and the moral of the story is presented in such a way that hope is not lost. Should I need to work with a future student/child in my life in understanding the concept and truth of 'passing along' this will be one of the first books I will grab from the shelf.
Should you, like myself, interpret this piece: take your time. Through the high and low points of the story, through the tender emotion between City Dog and Country Frog, through the silver lining at the end of the final page: take your time.
To whomever reads this next, at whatever stage in life you find yourself, savor it and its moral as you would the each time a new season ends and another one begins.
Being quite familiar with Willem's "Pigeon" series, I thought that this story would be light and humorous for readers of all ages: That was not, I would say, the entire case. This piece trades out the charming banter of a cartoon avian for a year long, heartfelt connection between two friends which (readers be warned) ends with a bittersweet symphony for our leads and our readers.
If you are looking for a way to introduce the topic of time, and how to treasure it from memory to memory, from season to season, this would be a good one to start with. The narration is kind, the illustrations are inviting, and the moral of the story is presented in such a way that hope is not lost. Should I need to work with a future student/child in my life in understanding the concept and truth of 'passing along' this will be one of the first books I will grab from the shelf.
Should you, like myself, interpret this piece: take your time. Through the high and low points of the story, through the tender emotion between City Dog and Country Frog, through the silver lining at the end of the final page: take your time.
To whomever reads this next, at whatever stage in life you find yourself, savor it and its moral as you would the each time a new season ends and another one begins.
alysona's review against another edition
5.0
If you have ever had a dog, you will recognize some aspect of City Dog's behavior and be touched. Beautiful illustrations. I love that the paintings are so pretty but also funny - the dog smiling like a frog. My only problem - spoiler here if such a thing is possible in a picture book- is the frog hibernating or did he die? I still loved it!
riverdogbookco's review against another edition
4.0
A dynamic duo, this is one of those picture books that manages to capture sweet without being saccharine. City Dog becomes friends with Country Frog. Jon Muth's dreamy watercolors show them playing during Spring, Summer, and Fall. When Winter begins, City Dog runs to find Country Frog, but Country Frog isn't there. Spring comes again: City Dog is sitting near Country Frog's rock, when Country Chipmunk finds him, and the reader knows the friendship cycle, like the seasons, will begin all over again.
canuckmum's review against another edition
5.0
New experiences, the seasons and friendship. Charming and beautiful watercolor illustrations.
ibj's review against another edition
5.0
PB 14. This is one of the most emotional children's books I've read. The friendship between city dog and country frog is a perfect way to explain to children that friends don't have to be alike, and sometimes the best friendships come between people (or in this case animals) that are completely different. This book also deals with loss, which is an issue that is hard to wrap your head around, especially for young children. Reading this sweet account about an unlikely friendship might be a perfect way to introduce them to the concept of loss and moving on.
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
emotional
5.0
A throwback from a all-star duo, City Dog, Country Frog is a sweet tale of a friendship told by the seasons. Gorgeous watercolors capture movement beautifully in this heartwarming (tear-jerking) story.