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That Is Not a Good Idea!
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A crafty fox, a butter-wouldn't-melt-in-her-mouth goose and a band of prophesying little chicks ... sounds like all the right ingredients for another hilarious Mo Willems picture book!
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A crafty fox, a butter-wouldn't-melt-in-her-mouth goose, and a band of prophesying little chicks... sounds like all the right ingredients for another hilarious Mo Willems picture book!
This is the story of a hungry fox who meets a plump goose and, ooh! What an innocent-looking goose she is. Just look at those big, doe-like eyes – so trusting! The fox can't believe his luck and asks the goose to go for a stroll. The goose, with her angelic face, cannot refuse.
Suddenly, a little chick pops up warning the protagonist: "That is NOT a good idea!" All too late! This fox is on a roll and next, he invites the goose back to his house tucked away in the deep, dark woods, and... the goose says YES! "THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA!" – now, LOTS of little chicks are shouting warnings!
But... just who are they trying to help? The fox or the goose?
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That Is Not a Good Idea! by Mo Willems is frequently praised for its engaging storytelling and interactive format, inviting children to predict what happens next. Reviewers highlight the clever use of a silent film style to build suspense and delight in the unexpected twist, making it a fun and educational read for young audiences. The illustrations are noted for their expressive quality, complementing the witty narrative in captivating way.
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ISBN: 9781406355581
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 September 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 232.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Mo Willems is a three-time Caldecott Honor winner for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. His celebrated Elephant & Piggie early-reader series has been awarded the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal on two occasions as well as three Honors. Other favourites include Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs and That Is Not a Good Idea. Before he turned to children's books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmy Awards. Mo lives with his family in Paris, France. Find him online at www.mowillems.com and on Twitter as @The_Pigeon.
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