Books like One Frog Too Many by Mercer Mayer
A boy gets a new little frog for his birthday, but it turns out to be one too many. When the new frog starts jumping around his room, he thinks it's his pet frog, who is already his true froggy friend. The boy and the new frog try to make peace, but they are too late. The new frog is very mischievous and ends up taking over the entire home. The boy and the other frog have to work together to keep the house clean and make the new frog's presence a little bit less of a hassle. Despite the silly situation, the two frogs learn to be friends and the other frog even gets a new home of his own. The story is full of humor and friendship, and will make you laugh out loud.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mercer Mayer
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