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Would You Rather... (Paperback)

by John Burningham (Author, Illustrator), Chronicle Books (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; Reprint edition (Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1587172178
  • ISBN-13: 978-1587172175
  • Product Dimensions: 29 x 25 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,051,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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If ever a book was guaranteed to lead to debate among children it is this one. When the choice is whether you would rather eat spider stew, slug dumplings, mashed worms or drink snail squash there is quite a decision to be made. Would you choose to have a monkey to tickle, a bear to read to, a cat to box with, a dog to skate with, a pig to ride on or a goat to dance with? or would you rather be lost in the fog, at sea, in a desert, in a forest or in a crowd? Or perhaps you just want to sleep in your own bed. Designed for the three to six-year-old age group, children as old as 10 will enjoy joining in when this book is being read to younger siblings--it is hard to resist. Even adults will find themselves stating their preference when it comes to being chased by either a crab, a bull, a lion or wolves, for example. It is an excellent book to share with a small group of children as it will surely lead to a lively discussion. (Ages 3 to 10)--Alison Jardine --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood Memories, 25 Dec 2004
This review is from: Would You Rather? (Red Fox picture books) (Paperback)
This is such a great book - I remember reading this with my dad and sister for years, we never grew tired of it. "Would you rather?" will teach children to think, form and express their opinion and learn that they do have choices. Imaginative and funny, a book I will buy for my kids one day!
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5.0 out of 5 stars a book to spark children's imagination, 29 Aug 2001
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This review is from: Would You Rather.... (Hardcover)
I normally don't write reviews of books, but I feel that this one is such a treat for children that I couldn't resist. I bought it years ago for my nephew when he was only four, and we laughed and laughed as we read it together. It is true that some of the situations described in the book - being eaten by an animal, getting lost, eating disgusting things - would be unpleasant and frightening if they really happened, but it is obvious that the author is just being silly in the choices offered. And most children know this. They have incredible imaginations, which adults often seem to forget, and this book only adds to the expansion of their imaginations. There is lots of fun to be had reading this book, while providing an opportunity for growth. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars From a creativity standpoint, it's terrific, 13 May 2001
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This review is from: Would You Rather.... (Hardcover)
I bought this book for my oldest child in 1978. He is now 25 years old. He never experienced nightmares, insomnia, or any fears as a result of reading this book. He is well educated and well adjusted.Married one year ago, he and his wife are expecting their first child late next fall.Grandmother will be adding this to the list of books for the new baby's library. As the original has been through 4 children, I am delighted that I was able to find it in hardcover on the net!
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