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?
Creators
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.
Reviews
Kids will love this – kids of all ages.
Create a Kids' Book
Guileless illustrations in unusual yet bright colours mask the underlying irony of the tale and while the first twist may be expected the second will surprise and delight in this hilarious story.
Kerry Neary
Looking for Thrills? Drama? Dinner? In the style of the old silent films, That is NOT a Good Idea delivers all that and more
Kids' Book Review
Willems has patently designed his latest picture book for a public performance
Magpies
Willems’ marvellous comic timing is just perfect as he strings out the suspense in this hilarious new cautionary tale… An absolute gem.
The Children's Bookshop NZ
Willems’ bold and bright pictures and repetitive text will appeal to youngsetrs.
The Sun Herald
His hilarious signature cartoon-style illustrations complement the package.
Book Seller NZ
