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A delightfully interactive pantomime of suspense that turns a classic predator-prey trope completely on its head. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with That Is Not A Good Idea.
- mischievous
- suspenseful
- interactive
- 01
Time to Say "Please"!
Mo Willems
A riotous, high-energy crash course in the magic words that make the world go round.
- 02
Happy Pig Day!
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-energy celebration of friendship that proves you do not have to be exactly like someone to share in their joy.
- 03
Duck! Rabbit!
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
A hilarious, interactive debate that turns a classic optical illusion into a laugh-out-loud read-aloud experience.
- 04
This moose belongs to me
Oliver Jeffers
A delightfully deadpan exploration of the absurdity of trying to tame the wild, set against majestic, sweeping landscapes.
- 05
Mother Bruce
Ryan T. Higgins
A hilarious, heartwarming tale of a curmudgeon forced into accidental parenthood.
- 06
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
Judi Barrett
A delightfully silly exploration of an absurd hypothetical, driven by witty visual punchlines and cheerful animal antics.
- 07
Rosie's walk
Pat Hutchins · 1967
A masterclass in visual irony where the serene text tells one story and the slapstick illustrations tell another.
- 08
Goose goes to school
Laura Wall
A delightfully silly and reassuring romp that turns the daunting prospect of the classroom into a space for giggles and friendship.
- 09
Not a Box
Antoinette Portis · 2006
A minimalist, joyful celebration of childhood imagination that transforms the mundane into the extraordinary.
- 10
The Gingerbread Boy
Paul Galdone
A lively folklore chase that races toward a famously clever conclusion.
- 11
Alone together
Bloom, Suzanne
A gentle, cozy exploration of how introverts and extroverts can find the perfect middle ground in friendship.
- 12
That's (not) mine
Anna Kang
A hilarious, fast-paced standoff about ownership that perfectly captures the stubborn, silly energy of toddlerhood.
