Oh No, George!

Written & illustrated by Chris Haughton

Can George resist temptation when left alone at home?

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,619 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

George, a well-meaning dog, is left alone by his owner, Harry, with hopes of good behavior. But with a cake on the table, a cat to chase, and dirt to dig, can George resist temptation? This humorous tale explores the challenges of being good when mischief is just too tempting. Will George manage to stay out of trouble, or will his curiosity get the better of him? Dive into this delightful story to find out if George can overcome his impulses or if chaos will reign in his absence.

From the publisher

Trusted by his owner to be a well-behaved dog while alone during the day, George finds it hard to resist the many temptations about the house, including the cake on the table, the cat, and the flower pot dirt.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Board
Lexile: ~71L

Themes & topics

Books about dogs Books about manners and etiquette Books about friendship Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.5

out of 7

6.0

“Poor George acts out the age-old struggle for self-control. In spite of his best intentions, sometimes George isn't able to be a good as he would like to be. The colorful illustrations are at once bold and subtle and keep the message fresh. The storyline has us all rooting for George to do the right thing!”

Grammy

Trusted reviewer

5.0

“George is a dog we can all relate too--he wants to be good, but it's hard. This bold, simple, and silly board book is a great way to talk with little ones about self-control--and remember that we can all try again and do better next time.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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