Title: I Don’t Want To Be Big
Author: Dev Petty
Illustrator: Mike Boldt
Publisher: Double Day Books For Young Readers
Publication Date: October 11, 2016
Genre/Format: Picture Book
Age Range: 3-7
I Don’t Want To Be Big
Synopsis:
Frog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn’t need to be tall. Doesn’t want to be able to jump high enough to see the tree frogs. He’s just FINE being small. Besides, if you grow up, you don’t get to do fun things like jump in mud puddles with your best friend, Pig. Do you?
This hilarious story—which uses humor to teach that it’s great being exactly who you are—is sure to bring a smile to every kid who just wants to stay a kid, in addition to those who are the smallest in their class. It’s a sly and smartly funny tale that will have children and parents laughing together.
About the Author – Dev Petty
Dev Petty is the author of I Don’t Want to Be a Frog. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Dev previously worked as a visual-effects artist in film, contributing to such movies as the Matrix Trilogy. Dev was born and raised in Berkeley, California, and now lives right next door in Albany with her husband, two daughters, some dogs, and other critters. Follow her on Twitter at @devpetty.
About the Illustrator – Mike Boldt
Mike Boldt is an author and illustrator living in the countryside of Alberta, Canada. He has been illustrating for children for the past fifteen years, including the picture book I Don’t Want to Be a Frog. When he’s not drawing, he’s building snow forts and Lego spaceships with his three kids, or sharing laughs and his ice cream with his wife. He is very glad he’s not a frog. Follow him on Twitter at @MikeBoldt.
My Thoughts:
Growing up can be scary and let’s face it…change is hard. In this sweet book, I Don’t Want To Be Big, Frog is facing fears that a lot of kids have. My own littles often come and tell me that they want to stay little and live at home. It’s a big world out there and when little ones look into the future it can be overwhelming for them.
Both my boys (ages 5 & 9) have enjoyed reading this book. It’s such a fun read and a wonderful sequel to, I Don’t Want To Be A Frog.
I Don’t Want To Be Big can be found at your local book retailer or online at stores like Amazon.
