I Don't Want to Be a Frog

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. Now in a board book format. Full color.

n nThe hit picture book about a frog who does NOT want to be a frog is now a board book! n nFrog 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 children will identify with little Frog's desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right. n nAnd look for the hilarious sequels--I Don't Want to Be Big, There's Nothing to Do! and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.

n n★ 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 n nA lively look at self-acceptance.--Kirkus Reviews n nThis amusing story ends with a laugh and a much more content frog.--School Library Journal n nSilliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are.--Booklistn nA paean to self-acceptance wrapped in snappy dialogue and illustrated with richly colored comic paintings.--Wall Street Journaln nPetty 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.--Shelf Awarenessn nThis lighthearted exploration of identity will delight as a readaloud.--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Booksn