You’re all invited to pay a visit to The Bog next year — home of Scruffy the dog and his best friend, Mr. Frog. The Dog on a Log with his Friend Mr. Frog by Andrew Walker and illustrators James Parkin & Kantarat Ulhaka is a light-hearted, rhyming, picture book filled with life lessons and loveable characters.
The Dog on the Log with His Friend Mr. Frog will be published on January 16th 2025 and you can pre-order it from Amazon today.
Life Lessons and Laughs
Scruffy is a lovable (but lazy) dog who’s perfectly content living his best life on a log in the middle of a bog—alongside his long-suffering best friend, Mr. Frog. Scruffy spends most of his days lounging around, eating (his favourite foods are sausages, baked beans, and Spam), and embracing a life of leisure. The problem? His mess-making is driving poor Mr. Frog absolutely hopping mad!
One night, after Scruffy manages to create his biggest mess yet, Mr. Frog reaches his breaking point and hops off for good, leaving Scruffy to his Spam and his stinky bog. Alone, Scruffy starts to realise that friendship might be more important than lazy days and baked beans. Scruffy has to figure out how to clean up both the bog—and his act—before Mr. Frog returns.
Packed with silly situations and a big-hearted message about the value of friendship, second chances, and learning from your mistakes, The Dog on a Log with His Friend Mr. Frog is a perfect mix of fun, humour, and feel-good moments.
Publishing January 16th 2025!
Andrew Walker is the man behind this charming, quirky picture book — filled with fun and farts in equal measure. A BAFTA award-winning video game developer, Andrew has transferred his talents to picture books and The Dog on a Log with His Friend Mr. Frog is his debut. Illustrations come from the creative duo of James Parkin and Kantarat Ulhaka.
Inspired by the countless bedtime stories he’s made up for his kids, Andrew is all about blending humour, heart, and lessons in his tales. Plus, his playful personality shines through in his writing—he’s the type of guy who loves a good laugh, values his friends, and is always daydreaming.
Whether you’re reading it at bedtime or during storytime in the classroom, The Dog on a Log with His Friend Mr. Frog is bound to become a fast favourite with young readers. It’s got everything: a lovable dog who just can’t help making a mess, a no-nonsense frog friend who teaches him a thing or two about cleaning up, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that both kids and parents will enjoy.
This isn’t just a book about farts, food, and fun (though there’s plenty of those, too!) — it’s also a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, we all need to clean up our act and show our friends how much we care. And, of course, that there’s always room for a second chance.
The Dog on a Log with His Friend Mr. Frog is published by Tiny Tree Books on January 16th 2025. Pre-order today from your favourite bookshop, or order online from Amazon and Waterstones.
