Oh No, George!: questions to ask and activities to try
George promises to be good while Harris is out, but there's cake, a cat and lots of earth to dig. Oh No, George! is a laugh-out-loud book about temptation and how hard it is to be good.
What age is it for? Oh No, George! is best for ages 2–6. Good for: Self-control, temptation and trying to be good.
Oh No, George! (Chris Haughton)
- Age
- 2-6
- Best for
- Self-control, temptation and trying to be good
Pause before each temptation and ask “What will George do?”. The ending leaves the question open, which is perfect for a chat about choices.
What it helps with
- Self-control and temptation
- Making choices when no one's watching
- Saying sorry and trying again
- Predicting what happens next
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What did George promise Harris?”
- “What tempted George first?”
- “What did George do?”
- “How did he feel when Harris came home?”
- “What do you find hard to resist?”
- “What could help George next time?”
5-minute activities to try together
Stop and think
Play a game where a treat sits on the table and you both wait one minute before touching it. Talk about how waiting felt.
George's choices
Draw two pictures: what George did, and what he could do instead.
Free printables: Oh No, George! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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More by Chris Haughton: A Bit Lost, Don't Worry, Little Crab, Goodnight Everyone, Shh! We Have a Plan
If your child liked this, try
The Cat in the Hat (Dr. Seuss)
- Best for
- Making choices when no grown-up is watching, and owning up afterwards
- Age
- 3-7
Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes (Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie)
- Best for
- Feeling ignored, and wanting grown-ups to listen
- Age
- 3-7
A Bit Lost (Chris Haughton)
- Best for
- Getting lost, and asking for help
- Age
- 2-5
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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