{"title":"Books by Dev Petty","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780525579502","title":"I Don't Want to Be a Frog","description":"\u003cb\u003eA very determined little frog decides he’d rather be anyone—or anything—but himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrog doesn’t want to be a slimy, wet frog. He’d much rather be a cat. Or a rabbit. Maybe an owl. But when a hungry wolf arrives—a wolf who HATES eating frogs—Frog suddenly discovers that being himself might not be so bad after all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its fast-paced banter between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, this laugh-out-loud story captures a familiar childhood impulse: wanting to be anything other than who you are. Young readers will delight in Frog’s stubborn schemes, big opinions, and increasingly ridiculous attempts to prove his point—while discovering that sometimes being yourself is pretty great.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd look for the equally funny sequels—\u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Be Big\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThere's Nothing to Do!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Go to Sleep.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56291944563061,"sku":"9780525579502","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780525579502_24d51669-23d3-43c1-9de1-305ef4ad2479.jpg?v=1786013569"},{"product_id":"9780593706787","title":"Don't Trust Cats","description":"\u003cb\u003eChip the dog from \u003ci\u003eDon't Eat Bees \u003c\/i\u003eis back, with more \"wisdom\" to share, including some hard-won life lessons about cats. From the favorite picture book comic duo of Dev Petty and Mike Boldt.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChip has been described as very smart and also a dog. And because he's a very good boy, he's going to share his tips on how to live your best life, namely: \u003ci\u003eDon't trust cats.\u003c\/i\u003e Not even the little, fluffy ones with big eyes. \u003ci\u003eNohow, no meow.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrust the squirrel you always chase, trust grandpa (sure, he cheats at cards but he always has treats), and trust that skunk (he seems nice. What could possibly go wrong?). 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And they will shed a happy tear when the perfect opportunity arises for Elmore to shine simply by being himself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamilies at Christmas (and many Christmases to come) will love sharing this heartfelt, hilarious tale about a can-do moose who embodies the true spirit of the holiday.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56293455724917,"sku":"9780593487167","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593487167_9dd1e3e9-d9c3-466c-8777-e3c635ffce9f.jpg?v=1786014625"},{"product_id":"berry-and-the-mushrooms","title":"Berry and the Mushrooms","description":"\u003cb\u003eHibernating bears get woken by bizarre and noisy mushrooms in this slyly humorous picture book from the creators of \u003ci\u003eMonty and the Mushrooms\u003c\/i\u003e that's perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eUnicorns Are the Worst!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNature is all about balanceand in winter, it's time to rest. 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