A Dog, a Toad & a Picnic - a dog's tail of friendship is told to Anne Manera by Jane Proia and illustrated by Anne Manera. The story of how a dog named Autumn and an ordinary toad became the best of friends is told. A true friend is one that laughs with you when you are happy, weeps with you when you are sad and loves you for just being you. A best friend can be anyone you choose and often times is not like you at all, but will enrich your life in ways never thought possible.