Bøker av Dev Petty

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!.

"Chip the dog shares the wisdom of his seven fruitful years of eating things he shouldn't."--

The hit book about a willful young frog with a serious identity crisis and his heard-it-all-before father is now available in paperback. 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 wants to be anything but a slimy, wet frog. A cat, perhaps. Or a rabbit. An owl? But when a hungry wolf arrives-a wolf who HATES eating frogs-our hero decides that being himself isn't so bad after all. In this very silly story with a sly message, told in hilarious dialogue between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, young readers will identify with little Frog's desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right.And look for the hilarious sequels-I Don't Want to Be Big, There's Nothing to Do!, and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.★ "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"A lively look at self-acceptance."-Kirkus"This amusing story ends with a laugh and a much more content frog."-School Library Journal"Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are."-Booklist"A paean to self-acceptance wrapped in snappy dialogue and illustrated with richly colored comic paintings."-Wall Street Journal"Petty and Boldt provide just enough predictability to hook youngest readers, then deliver a delightful twist or two to create surprise and satisfaction-for both the green hero and the many fans he'll make with this book."-Shelf Awareness"This lighthearted exploration of identity will delight as a readaloud."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

The comic duo behind I Don't Want to Be a Frog brings you Chip the dog, a hilarious pup who's got some "wisdom" to share.Are you a dog in need of advice? Fear not: Chip the dog is ON IT in this super-silly guide to living your best canine life. Chip is seven; he knows things. Like what to eat (important papers, the fancy bird the humans cooked for the fancy dinner, Grandpa’s teeth), and what not to eat (bees). He won’t get those mixed up, will he? Pet lovers will see their own goofy fur-friends in Chip's earnest yet ridiculous antics, and readers who love funny animal stories will find their next favorite book buddy with Chip the dog, who's patiently waiting to eat your homework and slobber on your clothes.★ Nominee: Oklahoma Redbud Read Aloud Book Award, 2023★ Nominee: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award nominee, 2023

KID-FAVORITE FORMAT: This picture book is illustrated in a graphic novel-style throughout, making it perfect for newly independent readers and fans of the format.SNEAKY MATH LESSON: At the heart of this funny friendship story is a math and logic puzzle that will encourage kid readers to practice their deductive reasoning skills.LAUGH-OUT-LOUD READ: The expressive animal characters, unexpected details, and hijinks make for a rollicking read.

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 from the hit 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!.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 WeeklyI 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 reviewI Don't Want to Be Big: "Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series."-Publishers WeeklyThere'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