I Will Not Eat You

Written by Adam Lehrhaupt · Illustrated by Scott Magoon

A creature resists eating animals in his cave, but a boy changes everything.

3.7 Goodreads · 1,065 ratings

32 pages· 276 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

In a darkly humorous tale, Theodore, a creature with a voracious appetite, watches as a bird, wolf, and tiger wander by his cave. Though tempted, he spares them, not yet hungry. But when a boy appears, Theodore faces a dilemma: is this boy a new meal or something entirely different? As suspense builds, readers are left wondering what choice Theodore will make and what the boy's arrival truly means. Dive into this playful story where the line between predator and friend blurs, and discover the unexpected twist that awaits.

From the publisher

“Magoon’s exuberant art recalls classic characters, most particularly Max in his wolf suit…Fanciful pretend play for the dragon-slaying preschooler.” –Kirkus Reviews “The dark color palette and mischievous nature of the text are reminiscent of Jon Klassen’s I Want My Hat Back (2011)–albeit with a different final outcome.” –Booklist From the award-winning author of Warning: Do Not Open This Book! and beloved illustrator Scott Magoon comes a suspenseful and darkly funny new picture book about a creature who resists the urge to eat the animals that wander into his cave…at least for now! Theodore thinks everything is a potential meal. Lucky for the bird, wolf, and tiger, who pass by his cave, Theodore isn’t hungry…yet. But then something new approaches. A boy. Has Theodore found a new favorite food? Or something more?

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