What If Everybody Did That?

What If Everybody Did That?

If you drop just one soda can out the window, it’s no big deal…right? But what if everybody did that? What if everybody 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 everybody 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. Kindergarten-Grade 2—An unnamed boy is forced to consider the consequences of his actions in this cautionary tale about making responsible choices. The narrator commits a series of seemingly minor offenses, such as feeding popcorn to the bears in the zoo, throwing an empty soda can out the car window, sneaking a lick of frosting from a wedding cake, and interrupting the librarian during storytime. Each time, an angry adult admonishes him by asking, "What if everybody did that?" causing him to envision the possible outcomes: sick animals, garbage strewn along the highway, a ruined cake, and chaos at the library. Each spread depicts a different episode. The art on the verso shows the boy committing a thoughtless act, and the recto pictures show what could happen if everyone broke the rules. Madden's experience as a greeting-card illustrator is evident in the variety of expressions shown on the faces of the multicultural cast in the colorful mixed-media drawings. This title could be a useful purchase for libraries looking to add to their collections of character-building books.— Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Ellen Javernick is the author of more than twenty books for children, including The Birthday Pet , illustrated by Kevin O’Malley, and the bestselling picture books What If Everybody Did That? and What If Everybody Said That? , both illustrated by Colleen Madden. Javernick has been an elementary school teacher for more than twenty years. She lives in Loveland, Colorado. Colleen Madden is the illustrator of many children’s books, including the picture-book adaptation of All I Want for Christmas Is You , by Mariah Carey, and the bestselling picture books What If Everybody Did That? and What If Everybody Said That? , both written by Ellen Javernick. She recently published Monkey Walk , her debut as both author and illustrator. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons. Used Book in Good Condition