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No, Silly!
Would you like to sleep on a cookie or eat a book? No, Silly! playfully embraces a toddler’s exploration of classic childhood activities.
What do you like to do? This interactive, playful picture book invites toddlers to join the fun as they identify which activities are “right” (learning letters, playing with trucks) and which are “wrong” (riding on beds, sleeping on cookies, eating books).
From the wonderfully routine to the hilariously ridiculous, an array of childhood activities fill the pages of this picture book, all the way to its cozy, tender ending.
What do you like to do? This interactive, playful picture book invites toddlers to join the fun as they identify which activities are “right” (learning letters, playing with trucks) and which are “wrong” (riding on beds, sleeping on cookies, eating books).
From the wonderfully routine to the hilariously ridiculous, an array of childhood activities fill the pages of this picture book, all the way to its cozy, tender ending.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2015
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August 9, 2017
For fans of "No David!", here's another silly book that kids can chime in on. The animal MC likes sleeping in his bed, on his daddy's chair... and on cookies. "No, silly. Cookies are to eat!" So we go through all the things they like to eat, until the mention books. "No, silly! Books are to read!" Perfect for a 2 year old's sense of humor and love of saying "No".
January 30, 2017
I have mixed feelings about this one. I do like silly books, and theoretically, I think this would be a fun read for toddler time. However, I'm not sure how I feel about all of the 'silly' things. I will say up front here, I am a VERY literal person. If someone says 'no silly' that is not what you do with that particular thing, I really want the things to be so silly and out there that they are not even at all possible.
So - the 'no silly' about eating books? Mmm, well, babies might eat their books, and as a librarian who wants to encourage kids of any age to experience books age appropriately - I do not tell babies not to eat their books. In fact, at our baby storytime, we have books that are OK for the kids to put in their mouths, because that is what babies do, and we want them to have all kinds of positive experiences with books from birth forward.
And - the 'no silly' to reading trucks? Well, there are words everywhere, and I often read what is written on the sides of trucks.
So, with my critical eye so engaged, maybe it wouldn't be a good choice for me in storytime. I did really like the concept, though!
So - the 'no silly' about eating books? Mmm, well, babies might eat their books, and as a librarian who wants to encourage kids of any age to experience books age appropriately - I do not tell babies not to eat their books. In fact, at our baby storytime, we have books that are OK for the kids to put in their mouths, because that is what babies do, and we want them to have all kinds of positive experiences with books from birth forward.
And - the 'no silly' to reading trucks? Well, there are words everywhere, and I often read what is written on the sides of trucks.
So, with my critical eye so engaged, maybe it wouldn't be a good choice for me in storytime. I did really like the concept, though!
November 18, 2016
The illustrations in this book are cute, but dated. One glance and I'd think this book was from the 1990s, not 2015. HOWEVER, it is a great read! I can't wait to try it out in storytime. I think that it's interactive and short enough for my toddlers, and that preschoolers would especially get a kick out of it.
Basically, the characters in the book list things they like, starting with the places the bear likes to sleep. They each list three regular things, and then a fourth ridiculous thing - like sleeping on cookies! Then a new character on the next page will say something like, "No, silly! You eat cookies." Then that character picks up from there, listing things they like to eat, etc.
Very, very cute! If the illustrations were a bit more eye-catching, I would give this five stars.
Basically, the characters in the book list things they like, starting with the places the bear likes to sleep. They each list three regular things, and then a fourth ridiculous thing - like sleeping on cookies! Then a new character on the next page will say something like, "No, silly! You eat cookies." Then that character picks up from there, listing things they like to eat, etc.
Very, very cute! If the illustrations were a bit more eye-catching, I would give this five stars.
August 7, 2017
This is a cute book that takes a child from waking up and to going asleep. The illustrations are colorful and crisp, making children smile and laugh at the antics of the animals in the story. The story is simple and repetitive but not in a bad way; it is just right, goldilocks zone, level of repetition that allows new readers to follow along and anticipate what is coming next. Great for lap time, nap time, storytime, or bedtime readings. Recommend to anyone working with young children.
September 14, 2018
A cute toddler story. "I like to sleep on cookies" No, silly!
February 4, 2019
No, silly you don’t ride a bed. B
April 6, 2019
For very little ones. A fun book about activities. "I like to eat ice cream. I like to eat books. No, silly, you read books." Like that.
July 29, 2022
Fun, silly story with lots of opportunities to be interactive. Great illustrations, too! This will be a hit at story time.
August 5, 2015
SUMMARY: Three friends talk about silly situations they imagine such as sleeping on cookies or eating books.
ILLUSTRATIONS: The pictures were created in oil paint. They are soft, colorful, fun and full of smiles.
REVIEW: What I like about this book is it teaches young children about the difference between real and pretend. The story invites interaction from the listener who can say, "No, Silly," every time an imaginary situation is shown. The book shows real situations first, "I like to sleep in my bed," "I like to sleep in my dad's big chair," and then, "And I like to sleep on cookies."
AGE RECOMMENDATION: I disagree with the publisher's age range of 4-8. This book's content is much more geared to the much younger reader of 3-5.
ILLUSTRATIONS: The pictures were created in oil paint. They are soft, colorful, fun and full of smiles.
REVIEW: What I like about this book is it teaches young children about the difference between real and pretend. The story invites interaction from the listener who can say, "No, Silly," every time an imaginary situation is shown. The book shows real situations first, "I like to sleep in my bed," "I like to sleep in my dad's big chair," and then, "And I like to sleep on cookies."
AGE RECOMMENDATION: I disagree with the publisher's age range of 4-8. This book's content is much more geared to the much younger reader of 3-5.
March 7, 2016
I really liked this book about several different animals naming all the things they like to do. Each one has a certain refrain of a I like to read, ride or play and then a silly thing at the end of there five or so things that doesn't fit the category. cute ending to where all the animals are featured going to bed.
February 5, 2015
This book is about a couple of friends talking about what they like to eat, drink, read, etc, but once in a while one of them says something silly. Eg., I like to eat books! No Silly! Perfect for younger toddlers. Kid's loved it.
October 20, 2014
Very fun, good illustrations.
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February 3, 2015This would be a good book for Silly storytime
March 5, 2015
Love the refrain and the silly examples. I can already hear little voices correcting me in storytime!
April 14, 2021
A picture book with large pictures and not too many words = perfect for story times at the library!
March 6, 2015
Lots of fun! Great for interaction with the crowd!
March 11, 2015
toddler, pre-k
March 12, 2015
Cute art and cute quick story. Might even work for baby st.
March 13, 2015
Great for an introduction to humor/what's not right type of situations for toddlers and young preschoolers. Nice, simple text.
March 21, 2015
Silly but sweet book for toddlers.
April 8, 2015
Cute, simple book of things you do when you're a toddler. Also includes several things that toddlers like to joke about doing when they actually do the opposite.
Good for toddler storytimes.
Good for toddler storytimes.
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May 18, 2015toddlers, preschool, humor, food, play, sleep, repetitive phrase,
June 3, 2016
Perfect bedtime story! We are all silly at times and our animal friends show us their silly side.
June 29, 2015
Going to be a fun addition to a story time. Not exactly stand alone book, but good one for crowd participation.
December 18, 2015
Simple and quick with a good refrain and a conceit that'll make it a good participatory read-aloud. Didn't blow me away, but I know it'll work well with the toddler crowd.
November 29, 2016
3.5 stars.
January 4, 2017
Great for storytime. I think toddler and preschool groups would both enjoy, though it is a super quick read.
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June 3, 2018Re-read May 2018: Mama read this to me the other night and it made us laugh.
Originally read August 2017: Mama read this to me the other night. It was a funny book!
Originally read August 2017: Mama read this to me the other night. It was a funny book!
February 2, 2015
Playful, cuddly, and silly. Great book for toddlers.
March 4, 2015
I'm not crazy about the art, but I'd be willing to bet money this will be a great read aloud.
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