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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

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Apr 04, 2023 | ISBN 9780593643792 | 3-7 years

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Oct 16, 2018 | ISBN 9781524768966 | 3-7 years

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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!.

    Also by Dev Petty

    Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles
    Elmore the Christmas Moose
    Don't Trust Cats
    I Don't Want to Be Big
    Don't Eat Bees
    See all books by Dev Petty

    Also by Dev Petty

    Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles
    Elmore the Christmas Moose
    Don't Trust Cats
    I Don't Want to Be Big
    Don't Eat Bees
    See all books by Dev Petty

    Also by Dev Petty

    Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles
    Elmore the Christmas Moose
    Don't Trust Cats
    I Don't Want to Be Big
    Don't Eat Bees
    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, 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
    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

    Ebook | $4.99
    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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