I Don't Want to Go to Sleep
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

I Don't Want to Go to Sleep

By Dev Petty, Mike Boldt (Illustrator)

Part of the I Don't Want to Be a Frog series

Frog refuses to hibernate, determined to enjoy winter's fun.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 400 ratings
32 pages· 316 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Frog is thrilled for winter, but Owl reveals frogs hibernate until spring. Unwilling to miss snowy adventures, Frog concocts wild plans to stay awake and convinces his friends to join him. Will Frog's antics succeed, or will he finally embrace the cozy slumber of hibernation? Dive into this delightful tale of bedtime rebellion and friendship, perfect for every child who has ever resisted sleep.

From the publisher

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.–KirkusBoldt’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

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
316
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about winterBooks about hibernationBooks about frogs and toadsBooks about social themesBooks about bedtime and dreams
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503566
Publication
Published
October 16, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524768966

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