diff --git a/samples/notebook/notebook.h b/samples/notebook/notebook.h
index 2d32a1f064..59e67f49f1 100644
--- a/samples/notebook/notebook.h
+++ b/samples/notebook/notebook.h
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ DECLARE_APP(MyApp)
 class MyNotebook : public wxNotebook
 {
 public:
-    MyNotebook(wxWindow *parent, wxWindowID id = -1,
+    MyNotebook(wxWindow *parent, wxWindowID id = wxID_ANY,
         const wxPoint& pos = wxDefaultPosition,
         const wxSize& size = wxDefaultSize, long style = 0);