New Favorite Word

On the one hand, I am all for language development. It's great for everyone. On the other hand, this is driving me half bananas.

(in fairness, the point of this book is the animals saying "no," as in "Spot's not here" [another point they seem to gloss over is the serious infestation problem in that house--an alligator under the bed?!?], but it demonstrates his proficiency with the word and concept. Also the only book he reads along with)

It would be really useful if children simultaneously developed the ability to say "yes," as we now spend large portions of our day engaged in elaborate guessing games.

C: {signs eat}
me: You're hungry? What do you want?
C: {blank stare}
me: Do you want crackers?
C: No.
me: Cheese?
C: No.
me: A bar?
C: ...
me: A bar! You want a cereal bar?
C: No.
{everyone cries}
END SCENE.