★ “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
A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children’s Book of the Year
“In a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way.”—Kirkus
Praise for I Don’t Want to Be a Frog:
“Petty’s dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one’s nature with a big grin.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A lively look at self-acceptance.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are.”—Booklist
Praise for I Don’t Want to Be Big:
“Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s ‘Elephant and Piggie’ series.”—Publishers Weekly
“An enjoyable read-aloud.”—Kirkus Reviews
