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Name: I Don't Want to Be a Frog
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Dev Petty

📘 I Don't Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty

Frog longs to assume the identity of a cat, rabbit, or owl, feeling that his slimy, wet nature is undesirable. When a hungry wolf arrives—spending a lifetime avoiding frogs—Frog must decide whether to change or stay true to himself. Eventually, the entreaties of the wolf help Frog realize that embracing his own identity brings comfort and acceptance.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Dev Petty

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