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That Is Not A Good Idea invites children to follow their inner voice through charming illustrations and lighthearted text. While the story’s playful tone is clear, further details about plot or characters are not provided in the source.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mo Willems
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