I Don't Want to Be Big
  • Published: 27 December 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593643617
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99

I Don't Want to Be Big

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Paperback
27 Dec 2022
Hardback
3 Jan 2017
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Fans of the hit I Don't Want to Be a Frog learn how NOT to grow up this stubborn-as-ever second book in the popular series.

Fans of the hit picture book I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will love this silly companion featuring a frog that's still as stubborn as ever and his surprisingly patient father.

"Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s 'Elephant and Piggie' series"—Publishers Weekly

Frog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn’t need to be tall. Doesn’t want to be able to jump high enough to see the tree frogs. He’s just FINE being small. Besides, if you grow up, you don’t get to do fun things like jump in mud puddles with your best friend, Pig. Do you?
 
This hilarious story­—which uses humor to teach that it’s great being exactly who you are—is sure to bring a smile to every kid who just wants to stay a kid, in addition to those who are the smallest in their class. It’s a sly and smartly funny tale that will have children and parents laughing together.

And look for all the books in this hilarious series:
I Don't Want to Be a Frog
There's Nothing to Do!
I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
  • Published: 27 December 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593643617
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99
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Praise for I Don't Want to Be Big

Praise for the series:
 
I Don't Want to Be Big
"Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series."—Publishers Weekly
 
I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
"Silliness abounds . . . a fun read-aloud."—Kirkus

"Boldt’s big, bold animal characters fill the pages, as dialogue balloons contribute to the liveliness of Petty’s storytelling."—Publishers Weekly

I Don't Want to Be a Frog
* "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."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

There's Nothing to Do!
* "Snappy, spot-on dialogue pairs ideally with the outsize drama of Boldt's artwork; reading this book belongs on families' to-do lists."—Publishers Weekly, starred review