{"product_id":"i-dont-want-to-be-a-frog-paperback","title":"I Don't Want to Be a Frog - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDev Petty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMike Boldt\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe hit book about a willful young frog with a serious identity crisis and his heard-it-all-before father is now available in paperback. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems's \u003ci\u003eDon't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!\u003c\/i\u003e and Jon Klassen's \u003ci\u003eI Want My Hat Back!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrog wants to be anything but a slimy, wet frog. A cat, perhaps. Or a rabbit. An owl? But when a hungry wolf arrives--a wolf who HATES eating frogs--our hero decides that being himself isn't so bad after all. In this very silly story with a sly message, told in hilarious dialogue between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, young readers will identify with little Frog's desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd look for the hilarious sequels--\u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Be Big\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e There's Nothing to Do!, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"First-time author Petty's dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one's nature with a big grin. . . . The story might create similar gratitude in the minds of readers--or it might just make them giggle.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A lively look at self-acceptance.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This amusing story ends with a laugh and a much more content frog.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A paean to self-acceptance wrapped in snappy dialogue and illustrated with richly colored comic paintings.\"--\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Petty and Boldt provide just enough predictability to hook youngest readers, then deliver a delightful twist or two to create surprise and satisfaction--for both the green hero and the many fans he'll make with this book.\"--\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This lighthearted exploration of identity will delight as a readaloud.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDEV PETTY\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Be a Frog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Be Big\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThere's Nothing to Do!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Go to Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Dev previously worked as a visual-effects artist in film, contributing to such movies as the Matrix Trilogy. Dev was born and raised in Berkeley, California, and now lives right next door in Albany with her husband, two daughters, some dogs, and other critters. Visit her online at devpetty.com and on Twitter at @devpetty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKE BOLDT\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator of \u003ci\u003eJust Try One Bite\u003c\/i\u003e by Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey. His numerous picture books include \u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Be a Frog, Don't Eat Bees, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBad Dog, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFind Fergus\u003c\/i\u003e. When he's not drawing, he's building snow forts and Lego spaceships with his three kids at his home in rural Alberta, Canada, or sharing laughs and his ice cream with his wife. Follow Mike on Twitter at @MikeBoldt and on Instagram at @thatmikeboldt, and learn more about Mike at mikeboldt.ca.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 9.8 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 11, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769773621536,"sku":"9781984852083","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a318d4f1527de6d74c0446f4592c73db.webp?v=1780356143","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/i-dont-want-to-be-a-frog-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}