Mr. Fox's Game of No!

"Mr. Fox's Game of No!" transforms the simple concept of saying "no" into an engaging, interactive game that delights young readers while cleverly challenging their cognitive skills. The book's game show format, complete with tricky questions and playful consequences, creates an immediately engaging reading experience that begs to be shared. The genius lies in how it turns the often-frustrating word "no" into a source of fun and learning.
The interactive nature of the story makes it perfect for group settings, whether in classrooms, libraries, or family gatherings. The clever design encourages active participation while subtly developing skills in impulse control and verbal response. The inclusion of the comically disgusting water buffalo adds an element of unexpected humor that really appealed to my son’s sense of humor (and mine).
While the publisher suggests an age range of 3-7, the book's appeal extends both younger and older, as the challenge of the game and the humor of the situations engage a broad audience. The simple illustrations effectively convey the playful spirit of the story and add to its appeal as a read-aloud favorite. It's refreshing to see a book that makes following rules feel like breaking them, creating an experience that children will want to repeat again and again.

David LaRochelle has created another wildly funny book, with Mr. Fox’s Game of “No!” The old adage is that ‘No’ is a toddler/preschool child’s favorite word but that idea gets turned around when Mr. Fox plays a game with the reader where all they have to say is “no” after every question but all they want to say is yes! The writing style and interactive nature of the story makes it fantastic for a read-aloud. Immediately after hearing the book for the first time, my reluctant reader said it was her turn to read it to everyone and insisted that this book was a keeper, and wanted to give it to others as gifts. A truly good children’s book is enjoyable beyond the intended age group and this book fits that perfectly. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments as my children tried to remember to say no, especially when asked if they were wearing underwear. This book is perfect for fans of The Book With No Pictures, This Book is Red, as well as the other books written by David LaRochelle. Be prepared to read this instant classic again and again.