It’s important to remember that we live in a community, and a community is only as clean, tidy, friendly, and safe as its weakest link. It’s up to everyone to keep the world a good place, and there’s no book better to introduce and teach children this sense of individual responsibility than What If Everybody Did That? A fun and slightly silly book with a brilliantly understated message, it’s no surprise that this isn’t Javernick’s only publication!
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What If Everybody Did That? — Ellen Javernick (Illustrated by Colleen M. Madden)
Reading Age 3-6
Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, difficult questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.
Full Official Synopsis:
When I came home I gave my mom a hug. What if everybody did that?
If you drop just one soda can out the window, it’s no big deal…right? But what if everyone did that? What if everyone broke the rules…and spoke during story time, didn’t wash up, or splashed too much at the pool? Then the world would be a mess. But what if everyone obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place? Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, these questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.
About The Author
No stranger to the ways of children, Javernick has taught 1-3 grade classes for over 20 years. With a Masters in Early Childhood Education, it’s no surprise that Javernick has successfully written over 20 children’s picture books. Despite her roaring success, Javernick continues to teach second grade in Loveland, Colorado. Her latest publication in 2019 was written when Javernick was 81 years old.
Our Review
The actions of one may be insignificant, but the actions of many can change the world (for the best and for the worst).
It’s no secret that children can be a little rambunctious at times. Being so young, it can be difficult for children to understand the consequences of their actions, especially if they’re being told to stop doing something they want to do.
This book perfectly articulates why your actions matter, and how it can snowball into a bigger problem. Presented in a fun way with slightly exaggerated and silly consequences, this is an excellent way to introduce cause and effect to your children and begin to show them how their actions matter on a scale outside of themselves.
All-in-all this book is beautiful and colourful, and super fun to read!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What grade level is What If Everyone Did That?
A: The reading level is for ages 3 -6.
Q: What is the theme of What If Everyone Did That?
What if Everybody Did That? is all about remembering we all play a part in keeping our school, neighborhoods, and homes safe and happy places.
Q: Publication for What If Everyone Did That?
A: The publication date is 1990.
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