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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
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Would you rather drink snail squash or eat mashed worms? Help a witch make stew? Tickle a monkey? Or maybe - if you could really be anyone or do anything in the world - would you rather just be. . . you?
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading "hurburgh's" ridiculous opinions on this book I just had to write a review. I read this book over and over again as a child and loved every minute of it, you are given a series of options such as `would you rather, fly in a hot air balloon? Or go on a boat in the river? As well as more revolting choices such as which bugs you would rather eat! The book is fun, with beautiful illustrations for each choice and a little boy that features throughout, making the choices with you, there is no way this book would inspire nightmares as suggested, but it would inspire children to have fun reading, looking at the lovely pictures and learn how to make choices, even though they are most likely not going to face a choice between getting eaten by a fish or sat on by a rhinoceros. This book is lots of fun, and at 28 years old and a `normal' well adjusted adult I can't wait to read it to my children, using the same slightly crumpled and tatty old original version I had as a child
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format: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!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format: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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Gets children thinking & chatting!
Fantastic for sharing with your child. A really entertaining read for children and the adult. It gives funny and ridiculous options for your child to consider with perfectly... Read more
Published 4 months ago by H. V. Waters
Hours of fun
This book is an absolute delight. It taps into the joyous craziness of a child's imagination. It is a fantastic book for reading together with young children - it has just the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by madmanc
Would You Rather
GREAT! Interesting for all ages, though the presentation is really for young children. A good book to follow with is The Little Book of Thunks - everyone I have sent this to or... Read more
Published 18 months ago by columbus
Excellent!
Wonderful book that is loved by my 2 year old daughter, and also by us as her parents, which is not what you can say about a lot of kids' books!
Published 19 months ago by KTF
Endlessly re-readable
The imaginative child will love this book, which taps in to some of those terrifying dilemmas and troubling/embarrassing choices we create in our minds as children. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Laverne
very funny
Read this with a class of Y2s (6-7 year olds) and they loved it. They found it highly amusing. We invented other 'Would you rather' ideas and even did a series of maths lessons... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lesley
One for the imagination
I would recommend this book to everyone who enjoys talking and imagining - the children I teach love it and now so does my 3 year old son. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by M. Burrows
Not for under 3's
This was bought as a 3rd bday pressie for my little boy - an avid reader. He really struggled with the concept. Essentially this book does not have a plot. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2009 by EC
A family must have.
We have had this book in the family for years, both children still love it even though they don't read it anymore they still play the 'would you rather game. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2007 by L. Bone
Excellent for drama and class discussion
I have to politely disagree with "hurburgh", who seems to think that children have no imaginations or sense of fun. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2006 by Ms. E. H. Street
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