A Boy, A Dog, A Frog, and a Friend by Mercer and Marianna Mayer

First came a boy and his dog. Then they found a frog. Can a new turtle be a good friend too? A quiet fishing party is interrupted when something unexpected bites on the line. Launched more than 25 years ago, Mayer's classic wordless tales of a boy and his animal friends are now available in these attractive hardcover editions. Using pictures in place of some words in the text, these delightfully funny books follow a young boy as he romps through the woods, making mischief and new friends along the way. Mercer Mayer began writing and illustrating children's books in 1966, and since that time, he has published over 300 titles. Open almost any of the award-winning author/illustrator's books, and out may pop dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Most of my books are about things that happened to me when I was a little kid, says Mercer. Now that I'm a big kid, I write about things that happen now, especially with my own children. They always help remind me o