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 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!.

At night when most kids were dozing so deep,Michael could never quite manage to sleep.His mother would read him one book, or two,His father would sing 'till his face turned blue,All day Michael ran and played and kicked ball,But then he'd just shrug: "I'm not tired at all."

Reading is one of the most important skills a child will ever learn. When you read to children, you are sharing an experience that prepares them to learn to read. Jellybean Books have been written "especially to be read aloud to toddlers and preschoolers aged 3-5 years old. Every book is lively, colorful, filled with fabulous characters, and priced to please.

When Mum is ill and Dad has to go to work, Lily has to go to Melanie's house for the day. There's just one problem: Lily doesn't want to go! Suggested level: junior.

A little tiger that hates to go to bed scampers away to visit some animal friends.

Ellie is sabotaging her own bat mitzvah. It seems extreme but it's the only option. Crowds and attention have always made her nervous, and lately they've been making it harder for Ellie to breathe. The celebration would mean: (1) a large crowd; (2) lots of staring; and (3) distant family listening to her sing in another language. No, thank you!

This full-color, 8x10 in. hardback book with printed casewrap, belongs in every home, classroom, and library. The lessons in this beautifully illustrated story can change the lives of the readers. Summary: Tina doesn't want to go to kindergarten because she will miss Mommy too much. Bobby offers to teach her a super power that will help her feel happy and strong. Is that possible? I Don't Want to Go to Kindergarten...I'll Miss You Toooo Much is much more than a book about starting school. This delightful story teaches kids of all ages a simple "tool" to respond more positively to ANY situation. Following the story, the "Notes for the Reader" section focuses more on the super power and how to reinforce it on a regular basis. Activities are included along with access to an online instructional video and Free Writing Activity downloads for future use. The author, a school counselor and teacher, wants to teach everyone powerful skills that she shares regularly with students and adults. These tools may seem simple, but they literally change the chemicals in your brain and cause you to "Power-Up"! Rave Reviews: "I LOVE I Don't Want to go to Kindergarten. I love the artwork, the story and the information on how to present the story and the super power. Can't wait for the next super power to be shared." ~ Carol Groves: Librarian "From the adorably illustrated cover to the Activity Page at the end, this most needed book is a must for children and parents alike." ~ Karol Miller: Librarian "I Don't Want to Go to Kindergarten is an engaging story... It is destined to become one of those books that every teacher adds to their beginning of the year must-read-rituals." ~ Gaylynn Gastelum: Kindergarten Teacher "Maureen King has artfully designed a story illustrating a powerful technique that amazes both children and adults. This 'special power' can truly make a positive difference." ~ Darcel Cannady-Jamerson, M.S. School Counseling, *Past President of the California Association of School Counselors (CASC)