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That Is Not a Good Idea! — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo WillemsWalker Books2014ISBN 978140635558148 pages
That Is Not a Good Idea!

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

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?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is That Is Not a Good Idea! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features a dark comedic element where a fox invites a goose to dinner, which implies a predatory situation. The narrative includes the goslings warning against the fox's intentions, suggesting a level of danger. While it is presented humorously, the theme of potential violence is evident. While the book has elements of dark humor and implies danger, it does not contain genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress in children. The tone remains playful and comedic.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have violence?

    The book features a dark comedic element where a fox invites a goose to dinner, which implies a predatory situation. The narrative includes the goslings warning against the fox's intentions, suggesting a level of danger. While it is presented humorously, the theme of potential violence is evident.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have scary content?

    While the book has elements of dark humor and implies danger, it does not contain genuinely frightening content that would cause fear or distress in children. The tone remains playful and comedic.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference general discussions about faith-based media but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in the book.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have racial/cultural content?

    No racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race or racism in 'That Is Not a Good Idea!'.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The search results do not mention any inappropriate language in 'That Is Not a Good Idea!'.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or discussions in 'That Is Not a Good Idea!'.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or references related to sexuality in 'That Is Not a Good Idea!'.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It features animal characters in a humorous narrative without any specific focus on gender expectations or stereotypes.

  • Does That Is Not a Good Idea! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The search results do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ themes in 'That Is Not a Good Idea!'.