That Is Not a Good Idea!
By Mo Willems
The Story
A hungry fox invites a plump goose to dinner, and baby geese watching from the sidelines keep warning readers with the same urgent refrain: that is not a good idea!
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves shouting warnings at the page, this one hands them the mic on every spread.
- Big idea: Things aren't always what they seem — and the loudest warning in the room might be the smartest one.
- Vibes: Silent-movie melodrama played for laughs, with a wink under every panel.
Perfect For Kids Who
- love to call out a repeated refrain
- enjoy spotting the twist before the characters do
- respond well to expressive, comic-panel illustrations
- like to predict what happens next
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why does the fox invite the goose to dinner?
- Imagination: What do you think the baby geese know that the fox doesn't?
- Feelings & empathy: How would you feel if you were the goose getting invited to dinner?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever tried to warn someone about something and they didn't listen?
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think the baby geese keep saying 'that is not a good idea'?
