"If you accidentally say "YES,"
then you will have to go all the way back
to the beginning of this book
and start over.
Are you ready to play?"
David LaRochelle writes books I cannot wait to read aloud. They are a barrel of fun! This one again hits all the right notes with a look at how powerful the word 'no!' can be.
The premise for the game is set up for the reader on the first page, with the picture of a dappper fox and his ringmasteresque invitation to readers. He wants to test the brain for a game called "No!" All the reader must do is answer every question asked with a resounding "No!" Seems pretty straightforward, right?
The first question: "Are you ready to play?"
If the answer is yes, you know what happens; the answer must always be a negative one. The "did you say yes!" reminder is asked each time, and the need to return to the beginning is repeated. As the game moves forward, the stakes become higher and more persuasive. Offered are a giant sundae, a beach party, or a million billion dollars. Still in the game?
The questions then come faster and are a lot more personal, making it almost impossible to answer negatively. The last straw is a slobbery kiss from a really stinky water buffalo. OOPS! That's not quite the end expected. There is still one final question that can, and should, be answered with a resounding YES for those who have kept their cool, have played the game with great success, and have been the gigglers from start to finish!
What a fun time!
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