"I Don't Want To" by Carol Thompson is a charming picture book that addresses the theme of choice and autonomy in a child's life. Through a series of relatable scenarios, the young protagonist expresses their reluctance to engage in various activities, such as eating vegetables or sharing toys. Each page highlights the fun yet defiant nature of childhood as the child navigates these situations. With whimsical illustrations and simple, rhythmic text, the book captures the essence of a child's desire for independence, encouraging readers to embrace their feelings while promoting understanding and communication between parents and children. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1994 by Egmont UK Ltd .

Sally Grindley lives in Cheltenham where she works on her many and varied books for children. She is the winner of the Smarties Gold Medal for Spilled Water. Dori Hillestad Butler is a full-time writer living in Corallville, Iowa, USA. Carol Thompson is a successful illustrator with over 30 titles to her name. She lives in Leicestershire.