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There's Nothing to Do!

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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Jun 25, 2019 | ISBN 9780593118979 | 3-7 years

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    About There’s Nothing to Do!

    A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children’s Book of the Year

    In another hilarious book from the I Don’t Want to be a Frog series, young Frog learns an unexpected lesson about how NOT to be bored. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Jon Klassen’s I Want My Hat Back!
     
    Frog is bored. He can’t find ANYTHING to do—even when his animal friends make good suggestions, like sleeping all day, licking between his toes, or hopping around and then staring off into space. Will he find a fun and exciting way to spend his day? Featuring the beloved characters from I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and I Don’t Want to Be Big, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever said “There’s nothing to do!”

    And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, I Don’t Want to Be Big and I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep.

    ★ “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

    “In a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way.”—Kirkus

    About There’s Nothing to Do!

    A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children’s Book of the Year

    In another hilarious book from the I Don’t Want to be a Frog series, young Frog learns an unexpected lesson about how NOT to be bored. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Jon Klassen’s I Want My Hat Back!
     
    Frog is bored. He can’t find ANYTHING to do—even when his animal friends make good suggestions, like sleeping all day, licking between his toes, or hopping around and then staring off into space. Will he find a fun and exciting way to spend his day? Featuring the beloved characters from I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and I Don’t Want to Be Big, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever said “There’s nothing to do!”

    And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, I Don’t Want to Be Big and I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep.

    ★ “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

    “In a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way.”—Kirkus

    About There’s Nothing to Do!

    A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children’s Book of the Year

    In another hilarious book from the I Don’t Want to be a Frog series, young Frog learns an unexpected lesson about how NOT to be bored. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Jon Klassen’s I Want My Hat Back!
     
    Frog is bored. He can’t find ANYTHING to do—even when his animal friends make good suggestions, like sleeping all day, licking between his toes, or hopping around and then staring off into space. Will he find a fun and exciting way to spend his day? Featuring the beloved characters from I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and I Don’t Want to Be Big, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever said “There’s nothing to do!”

    And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, I Don’t Want to Be Big and I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep.

    ★ “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

    “In a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way.”—Kirkus

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    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, Don’t Trust Cats, and Elmore the Christmas Moose. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs, a snake named Boots, and two… More about Dev Petty

    About Mike Boldt

    MIKE BOLDT is a New York Times bestselling children’s book creator who lives in Alberta, Canada, with his wife, three children, a dog, and a few cats. His books include I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Elmore the Christmas Moose, Don’t Eat… 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, Don’t Trust Cats, and Elmore the Christmas Moose. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs, a snake named Boots, and two… More about Dev Petty

    About Mike Boldt

    MIKE BOLDT is a New York Times bestselling children’s book creator who lives in Alberta, Canada, with his wife, three children, a dog, and a few cats. His books include I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Elmore the Christmas Moose, Don’t Eat… 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, Don’t Trust Cats, and Elmore the Christmas Moose. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband, daughters, dogs, a snake named Boots, and two… More about Dev Petty

    About Mike Boldt

    MIKE BOLDT is a New York Times bestselling children’s book creator who lives in Alberta, Canada, with his wife, three children, a dog, and a few cats. His books include I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, Elmore the Christmas Moose, Don’t Eat… More about Mike Boldt

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Jun 25, 2019 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593118979

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Sep 19, 2017 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780399558030

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Sep 19, 2017 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780399558054

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    Praise

    ★ “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

    Awards

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2018

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