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Books with title I Don't Want to Go to Bed!

  • I Don't Want to Go to School

    A. J. Cosmo

    eBook (Thought Bubble Publishing, Aug. 9, 2013)
    A new school year is approaching and Joey doesn’t want to go! With reasons galore, the imaginative child tries to convince his mother that he should stay home...Fears and worries are quite common when new adventures, like school, appear on the horizon. This delightful book was crafted with the guidance and wisdom of a second-grade teacher, inviting both parents and children to sit back, indulge in the laughter and find the excitement beneath the worry. Perfect for first-grade students or those returning from summer break, ‘I Don’t Want to Go to School!’ is sure to become a household favorite as a new year – and new adventures, approach.
  • I Don't Want to Be a Frog

    Dev Petty, Mike Boldt

    Paperback (Dragonfly Books, Dec. 11, 2018)
    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
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  • I Don't Want to go to Bed!

    Julie Sykes, Tim Warnes

    Hardcover (Tiger Tales., Sept. 3, 2013)
    Little Tiger doesn't like to go to bed. Every night, Mommy Tiger calls, "Bedtime!" But every night, Little Tiger refuses. Finally, Mommy Tiger has had enough. "All right!" she says one night. "You can stay up all night long!" So Little Tiger sets off into the woods by himself. He sees his friends getting ready for bed, but he's still not ready to settle down. Then he meets Bush Baby, who helps him realize that home is where he needs to be.
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  • I Don't Want to Be a Frog

    Dev Petty, Mike Boldt

    Hardcover (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Feb. 10, 2015)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.The hit book about a willful young frog with a serious identity crisis and his heard-it-all-before father! 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 and There's Nothing to Do!★ "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 Reviews"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
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  • I Don't Want to Go to Bed!

    Julie Sykes, Tim Warnes

    Board book (Magi Publications, Feb. 26, 1999)
    Little Tiger didn't want to go to bed. Eventually his Mummy was fed up with him, so decided to let him stay up all night. Little Tiger was delighted and went off into the jungle to play with his friends. But they were all asleep, and he was all alone.
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  • I Don't Want to Go to Bed

    Astrid Lindgren, Ilon Wilkland, Barbara Lucas

    Hardcover (R & S Books, Oct. 1, 1988)
    Larry never wants to sleep, but then he looks through his neighbor's glasses and sees animal children going to bed. That night, Larry's mother is in for a surprise.
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  • I Don't Want to Be Crazy

    Samantha Schutz, Scholastic Audio

    Audiobook (Scholastic Audio, March 26, 2019)
    A harrowing, remarkable poetry memoir about one girl's struggle with anxiety disorder. This is a true story of growing up, breaking down, and coming to grips with a psychological disorder. When Samantha Schutz first left home for college, she was excited by the possibilities - freedom from parents, freedom from a boyfriend who was reckless with her affections, freedom from the person she was supposed to be. At first, she revelled in the independence...but as pressures increased, she began to suffer anxiety attacks that would leave her mentally shaken and physically incapacitated. Thus began a hard road of discovery and coping, powerfully rendered in this poetry memoir.
  • I Don't Want to Go to Sleep

    Dev Petty, Mike Boldt

    Hardcover (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Oct. 16, 2018)
    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
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  • I Don't Want To Go To Bed!

    Sarah Rigby, Mr LuQman

    eBook
    Oh No, No, No!This is bad, I am feeling really sad.I don't want to go to bed!Marcus Meerkat is feeling overwhelmed. Can Eddie Elephant help him remember what to do? Can clever Olivia Owl give him any advice? This colourful, easy to read book will help you discover how to calm your Meerkat part of the brain by using breathing techniques. Also includes fun ideas for story massages.
  • I Don't Want To Go To Bed

    Sinead Poznanski

    Paperback (Independently published, July 9, 2020)
    This little girl just doesn't want to go to bed, there's too many fun possibilities to explore. They could go deep sea diving, visit a Parisian bistro, climb a mountain, save the city as a superhero and more. She's trying her very best to stay awake and is trying to persuade her Dad to let her stay up a little bit longer. Beautifully Illustrated, this rhyming picture book will become a favorite bedtime story for any child and parent. Perfect for kids aged from 0-8.
  • I Don't Want to Be Big

    Dev Petty, Mike Boldt

    Hardcover (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Oct. 11, 2016)
    Fans of the hit picture book I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will love this silly companion featuring a frog that's still as stubborn as ever and his surprisingly patient father."Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s 'Elephant and Piggie' series"—Publishers Weekly 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.And look for all the book in this hilarious series—I Don't Want to Be a Frog, There's Nothing to Do! and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.Praise for the series: 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 reviewI Don't Want to Be Big: "Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series."—Publishers Weekly"An enjoyable read-aloud"—KirkusThere'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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  • I Don't Want To!

    Bel Mooney, Nigel Anthony, Audible Studios

    Audible Audiobook (Audible Studios, March 5, 2008)
    Kitty's favourite word is no! She doesn't want to clean her teeth, eat her vegetables or play with boring Melissa. She can't stop saying no, but when Dad tells her he doesn't want to hear her say yes, she discovers that's what she does want to say!