Both characters are looking directly ahead with one foot raised, indicating that they are friends and in sync with each other’s plans.
The boy, with a bucket swinging from his hand and a fishing net resting jauntily on his shoulder, heads out for his fishing adventure, accompanied by his faithful hound. Right from the first illustration there is a cheerful sense of purpose and companionship. The strength of the book lies in the quality of its drawing. For instance, is being left in peace what Frog really wants, or is the lure of two new playmates greater? However, this simple tale is actually quite subtle. The story is straightforward – a boy and a dog head off to the river to catch a frog, but the wily creature cleverly escapes their attentions. It’s small in format, easy for a young child to hold, with delicate line drawings that are devoid of colour. A Boy, A Dog and A Frog spreadĪ Boy, A Dog and A Frog is modest. Rather than an additional title, Four Frogs in a Box (1976) was a collection of the first four Frog mini books in a box set. Five other titles followed: Frog, Where Are You? (1969), A Boy, a Dog, a Frog and a Friend (1971), Frog on His Own (1973), Frog Goes To Dinner (1974) and One Frog Too Many (1975). This is because he was one of the first illustrators to popularise this format, and his funny and perceptive A Boy, A Dog and A Frog series is still in print today.Ī Boy, A Dog and A Frog was Mayer’s debut title and it launched his career as a children’s book illustrator. A Boy, A Dog and A Frog – Wordless Books Wordless Books A Boy, A Dog and A Frog (1967)Īmerican artist Mercer Mayer is often described as the father of the wordless picturebook.
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