A Boy, a Dog, and a Frog

A boy and his dog head out to a swamp, spot a frog in the water, and try again and again to catch it with a net.

For the kid who loves a good chase and doesn't mind when things don't go as planned, this wordless swamp adventure is pure delight.

• Big idea: Trying, failing, and trying again is its own kind of fun.
• Vibes: Quiet, funny, and full of movement — a slapstick outdoor romp told entirely through pictures.

• enjoy stories told without words
• like to narrate what's happening in the pictures themselves
• are working on handling things not going as planned
• respond well to repetition and physical comedy

• Picture reading: What do you think the boy and his dog are planning to do with that net?
• Story & problem-solving: What do you think happens when they try to catch the frog?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think the boy feels every time the frog gets away?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever tried to catch something outside, like a bug or a fish?
• Imagination: If you were the frog, how would you try to escape the net?