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I Don't Want to Go to Sleep

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

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

By Dev Petty
Illustrated by Mike Boldt

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    About I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep

    Fans of the hit I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will hop with joy for this fourth book in the series—a hilarious and clever twist on the classic childhood issue of not wanting to go to bed.

    Frog is excited about autumn and the coming of winter. But when Owl informs him that frogs hibernate till spring, Frog is upset at missing out on all the snowy fun. In this hysterically funny twist on the classic “I don’t want to go to bed” dilemma, Frog comes up with all kinds of reasons why he’s not going to sleep through winter, until he devises a clever way to convince his friends to come along for the ride.

    Featuring the beloved young frog character I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and his cast of zany animal friends, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever protested at bedtime. And parents will appreciate a bold new twist on a timeless childhood topic. It’s another surefire crowd pleaser and perfect read-aloud.

    And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, I Don’t Want to Be Big, and There’s Nothing to Do!.

    About I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep

    Fans of the hit I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will hop with joy for this fourth book in the series—a hilarious and clever twist on the classic childhood issue of not wanting to go to bed.

    Frog is excited about autumn and the coming of winter. But when Owl informs him that frogs hibernate till spring, Frog is upset at missing out on all the snowy fun. In this hysterically funny twist on the classic “I don’t want to go to bed” dilemma, Frog comes up with all kinds of reasons why he’s not going to sleep through winter, until he devises a clever way to convince his friends to come along for the ride.

    Featuring the beloved young frog character I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and his cast of zany animal friends, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever protested at bedtime. And parents will appreciate a bold new twist on a timeless childhood topic. It’s another surefire crowd pleaser and perfect read-aloud.

    And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, I Don’t Want to Be Big, and There’s Nothing to Do!.

    About I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep

    Fans of the hit I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will hop with joy for this fourth book in the series—a hilarious and clever twist on the classic childhood issue of not wanting to go to bed.

    Frog is excited about autumn and the coming of winter. But when Owl informs him that frogs hibernate till spring, Frog is upset at missing out on all the snowy fun. In this hysterically funny twist on the classic “I don’t want to go to bed” dilemma, Frog comes up with all kinds of reasons why he’s not going to sleep through winter, until he devises a clever way to convince his friends to come along for the ride.

    Featuring the beloved young frog character I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and his cast of zany animal friends, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever protested at bedtime. And parents will appreciate a bold new twist on a timeless childhood topic. It’s another surefire crowd pleaser and perfect read-aloud.

    And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, I Don’t Want to Be Big, and There’s Nothing to Do!.

    About I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep

    Fans of the hit I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will hop with joy for this fourth book in the series—a hilarious and clever twist on the classic childhood issue of not wanting to go to bed.

    Frog is excited about autumn and the coming of winter. But when Owl informs him that frogs hibernate till spring, Frog is upset at missing out on all the snowy fun. In this hysterically funny twist on the classic “I don’t want to go to bed” dilemma, Frog comes up with all kinds of reasons why he’s not going to sleep through winter, until he devises a clever way to convince his friends to come along for the ride.

    Featuring the beloved young frog character I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and his cast of zany animal friends, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever protested at bedtime. And parents will appreciate a bold new twist on a timeless childhood topic. It’s another surefire crowd pleaser and perfect read-aloud.

    And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don’t Want to Be a Frog, I Don’t Want to Be Big, and There’s Nothing to Do!.

    Also by Dev Petty

    I Don't Want to Be Big
    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 Be Big
    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 Be Big
    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 Be Big
    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

    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
    Apr 04, 2023 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593643792

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Oct 16, 2018 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781524768966

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Oct 16, 2018 | 32 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781524768973

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Oct 16, 2018 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781524768980
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    Praise

    Praise for the series: 

    I Don’t Want to Go to Sleep: 
    “Silliness abounds . . . a fun read-aloud.”—Kirkus

    “Boldt’s big, bold animal characters fill the pages, as dialogue balloons contribute to the liveliness of Petty’s storytelling.”—Publishers Weekly

    I Don’t Want to Be a Frog: 
    ★ “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

    I Don’t Want to Be Big: 
    “Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s ‘Elephant and Piggie’ series.”—Publishers Weekly

    There’s Nothing to Do!
    ★ “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

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