Books like Would You Rather? by John Burningham
In "Would You Rather?", author John Burningham presents a collection of comical, absurd choices such as “Would you rather eat spider stew or slug dumplings or mashed worms?” Each question sparks giggles and sparks the child’s imagination. The series culminates in a gentle invitation to bedtime, making it an engaging, light‑hearted companion for late‑night storytelling.
First publish date: April 9, 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: John Burningham
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