Marianna Mayer

A sorcerer's young apprentice attempts to practice magic in his master's absence, with disastrous results.

Getting a new pet is always an exciting surprise, unless you are the pet who was already there! When a young boy receives a brand new, tiny frog for his birthday, he is completely thrilled. However, his original pet frog does not share the excitement at all. In fact, the older frog firmly believes that this new arrival is simply one frog too many. What follows is a wildly funny, wordless adventure full of mischievous attempts to get rid of the tiny newcomer. You will read the story entirely through brilliant, expressive pictures as the jealous frog plots and schemes behind the boy's back. Discover the hilarious trials of friendship and see if these two jumpy rivals can ever learn to share their favorite human. This classic visual tale perfectly captures the challenges of welcoming a new member to the family.

A peaceful day of fishing at the pond sounds like the perfect way to spend an afternoon. A young boy, his loyal dog, and his playful frog have set up their gear, cast their lines into the water, and are waiting quietly for a catch. But the calm water is hiding a very big surprise. Suddenly, there is a massive tug on the line, and what they pull up is not a regular fish at all! Their quiet outing quickly turns into an uproarious, splashing adventure as they meet a completely unexpected new creature. You will laugh your way through this fantastic wordless story, using the brilliant illustrations to follow the wild chase and the messy mischief. Join the friends as they discover that sometimes the best catches are the ones you never planned for, leading to the most wonderful new friendships.