This book has won the fifth annual Preschool Reads Award
Ages 3-8 ( )

A funny and easy-to-read story about self-acceptance.

We all have moments where we want to be something that we are not. I know there are times I wish I was taller than I am. Or moments where I wish I was a young girl again and not have to clean my house or do taxes ;) However, as is always the case, we are reminded that being just who we are is the best thing we can be.

In "I Don't Want to Be a Frog," we have the same predicament. Frog would rather be anything BUT a frog--try a cat or an owl. However, there are always reasons why he can't be those things.

This book is very similar to Elephant and Piggie ones in that there is back and forth dialogue between the two characters. They are also comical as all get out! I would love to see this done in a joint storytime; you could have so much fun with it!! ( )

Grades preschool - 2
Awards: California Young Reader MedalNOMINEE 2018
Colorado Children’s Book AwardNOMINEE 2017
Georgia Children’s Book AwardNOMINEE 2017
Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice AwardNOMINEE 2016
Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book AwardNOMINEE 2017
Wyoming Buckaroo AwardNOMINEE 2015

A little frog yearning to be a cuter fuzzy creature learns to love himself and his slimy wet life.
elementary grades 2-5