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I Don't Want to Be Big

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

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Paperback $8.99

Nov 01, 2022 | ISBN 9780593643617 | 3-7 years

Hardcover $16.99

Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9781101939208 | 3-7 years

Ebook $7.99

Oct 11, 2016 | ISBN 9781101939222 | 3-7 years

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    About I Don’t Want to Be Big

    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

    About I Don’t Want to Be Big

    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

    About I Don’t Want to Be Big

    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

    Also by Dev Petty

    I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
    Don't Eat Bees
    Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da!
    The Bear Must Go On
    There's Nothing to Do!
    See all books by Dev Petty

    Also by Dev Petty

    I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
    Don't Eat Bees
    Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da!
    The Bear Must Go On
    There's Nothing to Do!
    See all books by Dev Petty

    Also by Dev Petty

    I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
    Don't Eat Bees
    Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da!
    The Bear Must Go On
    There's Nothing to Do!
    See all books by Dev Petty

    About Dev Petty

    DEV PETTY is the author of many books for kids, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don’t Eat Bees, Claymates, Moth & Butterfly: Ta-Da!, and How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs,… More about Dev Petty

    About Mike Boldt

    MIKE BOLDT is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Try One Bite by Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey. His numerous picture books include I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don’t Eat Bees, Bad Dog, and Find… More about Mike Boldt

    About Dev Petty

    DEV PETTY is the author of many books for kids, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don’t Eat Bees, Claymates, Moth & Butterfly: Ta-Da!, and How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs,… More about Dev Petty

    About Mike Boldt

    MIKE BOLDT is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Try One Bite by Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey. His numerous picture books include I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don’t Eat Bees, Bad Dog, and Find… More about Mike Boldt

    About Dev Petty

    DEV PETTY is the author of many books for kids, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don’t Eat Bees, Claymates, Moth & Butterfly: Ta-Da!, and How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs,… More about Dev Petty

    About Mike Boldt

    MIKE BOLDT is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Just Try One Bite by Adam Mansbach and Camila Alves McConaughey. His numerous picture books include I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Don’t Eat Bees, Bad Dog, and Find… More about Mike Boldt

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Nov 01, 2022 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593643617

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Oct 11, 2016 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781101939208

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Oct 11, 2016 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781101939222
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    Praise

    “Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s ‘Elephant and Piggie’ series.”—Publishers Weekly

    “An enjoyable read-aloud.”—Kirkus

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