As well as then abstaining from the same temptation later as he has learned his lesson allows discussion with the child about moral choices and why it is important to be good, especially when you have said you would be.

Perfect for aiding the teaching of behavioral lessons as well as encouraging interaction with the text as it asks its reader direct questions as well as appealing to their analytical skills.George said he'd be good and he wants to be good, but being good is tricky when there are so many fun temptations to be found when you're alone in the house. Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of one’s desires but by the removal of desire…No man is free who is not master of himself. Kids will relate to this dog who has every intention of being good, but just can't help himself when tempted. This illustrations are simple but "funny as all get out", and I fell I love with the expressions on George's face! George's facial expressions (for instance, a subtle positioning of his ears) and body language (a paw gently offering his favourite rubber ducks as an apology) are full of humour,and will prompt young readers to delve in and pick out all the funny details in the pictures.

J'aime aussi les habiletés de pré-lecture qu'elle développe en feuilletant le livre elle-même et en étant en mesure de relater l'action dans ses mots: "Oh non, George il mange le gâteau! It's such a simple story and so funny, it's definitely one I can see kids wanting to have a look at again and again, and I'm sure other adults like me would just love the sense of humour in this story too!I got this book as part of the Chris Haughton Boxed Set:This has to be my favourite book from the whole collection of Chris Haugton picture books I've read!