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I Don't Want to Be Big - by Dev Petty (Hardcover)

I Don't Want to Be Big - by  Dev Petty (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Little Frog doesn't want to grow up, and he gives his father all sorts of reasons why being small is best.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Fans of the hit picture book <i>I Don't Want to Be a Frog</i> will love this silly companion featuring a frog that's still as stubborn as ever and his surprisingly patient father.<br></b><br>Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/> 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? <p/> 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. <p/><b>And look for all the book in this hilarious series--<i>I Don't Want to Be a Frog</i>, <i> There's Nothing to Do! </i>and<i> I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.</i></b> <p/>Praise for the series: <p/><i>I Don't Want to Be a Frog: </i> <br>★ 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.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review <p/><i>I Don't Want to Be Big: </i> <br>Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series.--<i>Publishers Weekly<br></i><br>An enjoyable read-aloud--<i>Kirkus</i> <p/><i>There's Nothing to Do!</i><br>★ Snappy, spot-on dialogue pairs ideally with the outsize drama of Boldt's artwork; reading this book belongs on families' to-do lists.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series.--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>An enjoyable read-aloud.--<i>Kirkus</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>DEV PETTY</b> is the author of <i>I Don't Want to Be a Frog</i>, <i>I Don't Want to Be Big</i>, <i>There's Nothing to Do!</i>, and<i> I Don't Want to Go to Sleep</i>. 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. <p/><b>MIKE BOLDT </b>is an author and illustrator living in the countryside of Alberta, Canada. His picture books include <i>I Don't Want to Be a Frog </i>(written by Dev Petty)<i>, Bad Dog, </i>and<i> Find Fergus</i>. When he's not drawing, he's building snow forts and Lego spaceships with his three kids, 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.

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