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There's Nothing to Do! Hardcover – Picture Book, September 19, 2017

by Dev Petty (Author), Mike Boldt (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 143 ratings
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A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children's Book of the Year

In another hilarious book from the I Don’t Want to be a Frog series, young Frog learns an unexpected lesson about how NOT to be bored. 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 is bored. He can’t find ANYTHING to do—even when his animal friends make good suggestions, like sleeping all day, licking between his toes, or hopping around and then staring off into space. Will he find a fun and exciting way to spend his day? Featuring the beloved characters from I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and I Don’t Want to Be Big, this new story is sure to bring a smile to every kid who’s ever said “There’s nothing to do!”

And look for the other books starring Frog: I Don't Want to Be a Frog, I Don't Want to Be Big and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.

★ "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

"In a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way."—Kirkus
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD450L
  6. Dimensions
    10.31 x 0.31 x 10.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Doubleday Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    September 19, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0399558039
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0399558030
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PreS-Gr 2— So what do you do when there is absolutely nothing to do? Nothing. That is the premise behind Petty's latest. The story follows an uneventful day in the life of Frog as he solicits advice from his animal friends, owl and pig, about how he should spend his day. Instead of offering suggestions that are of benefit to Frog, both owl and pig give quirky, self-indulgent advice ranging from sleeping all day to sniffing dirt. Frog soon becomes disenchanted when he realizes that the advice from his friends only prove that they don't have any clues about what he should do, either. Later, Frog has an epiphany and concludes that doing nothing is a great way to spend the day. Although the story attempts to use humor as a vehicle to teach a lesson about boredom, it is only mildly entertaining. Filled with clichés and semi-comedic dialogue, the story lacks any real lessons of value. On the one hand, Frog learns that in doing nothing he can find enlightenment. He then gets the idea that it would be better to do nothing as opposed to going to school. On a positive note, vibrant illustrations do make the book visually appealing, and the use of dialogue boxes make the text easy to read. VERDICT with minor humor and a lackluster story line, this book would add little value to library collections.— Andrea Jamison, Lincoln Elementary School, Calumet City, IL

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★ "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

A Bank Street College of Education 2018 Best Children's Book of the Year

"In a structured, overstimulated world, downtime needs to be appreciated, and this small amphibian shows the way."—Kirkus

Praise for I Don’t Want to Be a Frog:
 
“Petty’s dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one’s nature with a big grin.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
 
“A lively look at self-acceptance.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
“Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are.”—Booklist
 
Praise for I Don’t Want to Be Big:
 
“Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s ‘Elephant and Piggie’ series.”—Publishers Weekly
 
“An enjoyable read-aloud.”—Kirkus Reviews

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doubleday Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (September 19, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399558039
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399558030
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD450L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.31 x 0.31 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 143 ratings

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  1. Dev Petty

    Dev Petty

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    Dev Petty writes the words for picture books.

    She used to be a painter in movies- like in the Matrix films and others...But now she's only artistic enough to be dangerous.

    And telling stories is so much fun. She happens to like the kind that make you laugh a little and think a little. She thinks she's a pretty lucky customer to have this job.

    Dev lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She's great at word jumbles, sandwich making, and finishing thi--

    The fourth book in the FROG series, I DON'T WANT TO GO TO SLEEP, hits shelves October 16th!

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    Mike Boldt

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    Mike Boldt has been my name

    for quite a few years.

    Some people call me an Author / Illustrator.

    I’ve been called worse.

    I still enjoy cartoons.

    I like ice cream a lot.

    I‘ve drawn since I was young.

    I read (picture) books.

    I like to write & draw them too.

    I’m amazed and grateful every day this is my job.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Hilarious, laugh out loud humor!
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Hilarious, laugh out loud humor!
I love Frog’s voice, and this book just makes me laugh on repeat! Perfect for a child to read aloud, this book is amazing. My child wants to read it again and again (and again)!! Dev Petty’s dialogue between frog father and son is hysterical, and Mike Boldt’s illustrations are adorable. Keep the Frog books coming please!
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Mary Watts
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, timely, and a great read for children & adults alike
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
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We love Petty's Frog books because they are highly entertaining for both children and the adults who may be reading to them. There's Nothing To Do is another gem in the series. It has the priceless dialogue between Frog and his dad. And manages to have a timely message about finding creative space in our overstimulated lives. Illustrations are beautiful and will have you giggling as well. It continues the fun from I Don't Want to Be a Frog & I Don't Want to Be Big. Great Read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Older Little Kids Have This Complaint
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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This little frog is such a fun character for little kids but I feel, and this is just me, they are suited for 18-months to age 3; and, in 'MY experience,' this age range does not whine that 'there's nothing to do.' I don't want to start that any earlier than the 5 or 6 and up age that I have typically heard this so not for story-time of 18 months to 3 year olds. THIS BOOK in the series is fantastic as a joke for the older kids if they develop that habit. I would say ages 18 months to 3 years are PERFECT for the other books in this series. I would use this one just to give it to my kid when they started whining there was nothing to do. Every.Single.Time. We would then laugh and they would learn to think on their own and not to say that any more. Oh yes, they would. You should see how we laughed about 'time out' after a bit. They even started setting the timer themselves. It really didn't take long before their thought processes and attitudes changed for the better all around. Little things like this really do work.

Bought the others in this series and they are FIVE STARS all the way for the youngest of little ones...But BE WARNED...do not order paperback books with other items, or put them into 'day delivery.' My books got bent from other things in the box. If the publisher reads this, please use the ads feature effectively so more people will see and buy your clever little books.
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars Super cute book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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I love all the books in this series and so does my son. They're very easy to follow and simple enough for my son to memorize.
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A Patient Parent
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is really something
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
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Little frog is bored and feels there’s nothing to do. Dad frog suggests going swimming, playing with his toys or maybe cleaning up his room. Uninspired by that, little frog consults his old friends Rabbit, Cat, Owl, and Pig in a search for ideas. The exchanges that follow will greatly amuse young readers, including Rabbit’s idea of hopping around in circles and staring off into space, Cat’s suggestion that he should “lick between your toes for a while” (“Ewwww” says little frog, and the readers will agree), and Owl’s offering of “sleep until it’s dark…wake up…that’s it.” For his part, eager to help, Pig unfurls his “fantastic list of things to do,” which is hilarious but doesn’t float little frog’s boat. At this point a frog guru intervenes and guides little frog through a “be here now” meditation that sparks an epiphany beautifully visualized by Mike Boldt’s art. Read the book to learn what it is, but it is really something. As in all the Petty-Boldt frog books, peel off the outer layer of verbal and visual hilarity and you’ll discover deeper themes and ideas. Such as: Be curious about what others do and why, but know yourself first and respect your own thoughts. If you don’t think for yourself, others will be only too happy to do that for you and give you their own “to-do” list or marching orders to follow. In an era of too much doing and not enough thinking, of resurgent tribalism and anti-intellectualism, that is a delightfully subversive notion for our little frogs out there to ponder and also quintessentially American. Five stars.
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Zenia
5.0 out of 5 stars You'll get something fun to do with your little frog
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021
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We bought this book as a request from my 3 years old daughter. She had two from the collection and wanted more books of the Frog.
They are all super cute,funny and educational.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Book- There's Nothing to Do!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022
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Gift for grandchild. Nice book and well made.
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Erin Caughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
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I cant stop laughing. This book is amazing and reminds me of the little people in my life!
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SailToSteam
4.0 out of 5 stars Colorful and Easy to Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
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Yes, we enjoyed this book. Waiting for the grandkids to say "I'm bored. There's nothing to do."
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ESimm
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2018
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This is the second book we have from this author and they are such cute stories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars キャラクターがかわいい
Reviewed in Japan on December 9, 2020
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わかりやすい文章で、オチもあって面白いです。4歳の娘はオチまでは理解できていないですがカエルのキャラクターが気に入っているようです。
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Ashley
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2021
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Not as good as I don't want to be a frog.... still decent.
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mina
4.0 out of 5 stars 簡単な英語でとても面白い！
Reviewed in Japan on March 22, 2023
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図書館で日本語版を借りてたのですが、娘たちがあまりにも気に入っているのでせっかくならと思い英語版を購入。日本語版を暗記してるので、英語でこういう表現なんだ！と学ぶこともできたし、意訳も面白かった。
ただ、ハードカバーではないので2歳半の子がめくるときはひやひやします。。思ったよりペラペラでした。
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Rascal
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining for kids
Reviewed in Japan on June 8, 2022
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I think this book is ok, but I don't want to be a frog is undoubtedly the best one. My kids loved the pictures and the quirky characters.
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