“That Is NOT a Good Idea… OR IS IT?!” – A Mo Willems Masterpiece!

Hey, book explorers! 🕵️♂️ Ever seen a very polite fox, a very trusting goose, and a storyline that makes you yell at the pages like it’s a horror movie? (Spoiler: No geese were harmed… maybe.)

Why this book is secretly genius:
🔍 Silent Movie Vibes – The dramatic black-and-white pages and tiny chicken “chorus” screaming “THAT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA!” make you feel like you’re directing your own cartoon. (Cue you frantically flipping pages to see if the goose survives.)

🦊 Foxy Tricks – Mo Willems dares you to trust the smirking fox who says things like “Let’s go for a peaceful stroll… to my kitchen.” (Suspicion level: 100%)

😂 The Twist – Just when you think it’s another “don’t-trust-strangers” lesson… BAM! Willems flips the script. (No spoilers, but you’ll want to high-five the goose.)

Read It Like a Pro:

• Voice acting challenge: Give the fox your sleaziest used-car-salesman voice.
• Pause for dramatic gasps when the chickens interrupt.
• Predict the ending (Did you guess it? Most kids don’t!)

Perfect for:
✔️ Budding detectives (“Wait… WHY is the fox carrying a pot?”)
✔️ Drama lovers (cue collective screaming at the climax)
✔️ Anyone who enjoys yelling at books (“DON’T GO IN THAT HOUSE!”)

Final Verdict: A rollercoaster of “OH NO!” and “WAIT—WHAT?!” packed into 40 pages. 10/10 would warn the goose again.

Want the full experience? Watch our read-aloud where I (poorly) attempt all the voices! 📖🎭

Why this rocks:
✅ Hooks with humor – Kids love “yelling” at characters
✅ Interactive suggestions – Makes reading a game
✅ Teases without spoiling – “BAM! Willems flips the script”
✅ Highlight’s Willems’ style – Visual comedy + twist endings

Want it sillier? More suspenseful? Let’s tweak it! 😉