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That Is Not a Good Idea!

By Mo Willems

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, doey eyes – so trusting! The fox can't believe his luck so he 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?

Categories: Picture Books

For readers aged: 5+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781406349412
  • Published: 05 Sep 2013
  • Price: £11.99
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  • Size: 235 x 235 mm
  • Pages: 48

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Customer reviews

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'The silent movie presentation is pure genius. . . Mo Willems is just brilliant' Red Reading Hub

'Pits a dastardly fox against a wide-eyed goose and is illustrated in show-stopping cartoon style, with a nod to silent movies.' Irish Independent

'For knock-about humour go to Mo Willems’s witty and brightly illustrated That is Not a Good Idea! Read and enjoy.' The Independent on Sunday

'A great book for sharing with plenty of fun en route to its unpredictable ending.' Books for Keeps

'Willems has done it again, this is another winner - a handsome, clever picture book with a fiendish twist.' Inis

'An entertaining picture book' ?

'The illustrations are simple but appropriate. . Perfect for sharing' The School Librarian

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