City Dog, Country Frog
"City Dog, Country Frog" is a story about friendship. City Dog comes to the country on a beautiful spring day and he meets Country Frog. They become friends and explore the different seasons together — as well as friendship, compromise, aging, and loss.
Age Groups: Big Kids, Little Kids, Toddlers
Skills: Feelings, friendship
Discussion Questions
- How did City Dog and Country Frog become friends?
- At the start of their friendship, Country Frog tells City Dog that he is “waiting for a friend, but you’ll do.” What does he mean? Does City Dog surprise the Frog?
- What do the characters learn from each other?
- Has your child ever missed someone who he/she loves?