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If I Lived Alone: Featuring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets
A young family member ponders the pros and cons of living alone.
- GenresChildrensPicture Books
25 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1980
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April 10, 2012
This is an amazing book for young children. It's great for preschool age and older. It is picture book because the pictures describe more detail then the words do. Throughout the whole book she compares and contrast the ideas of living alone. The author states such things as being able to eat ice cream and stay up late, to who would read to her and who would tie her shoes. By the end of the book she soon realizes that she doesn't want to live alone blame the fact that others would be lonely, but honestly she'd been the lonely one. The illustrations are very detailed and colorful. The scenario that the author creates are so creative. Any kid would love reading this. I would suggest inserting your family members names to help the children relate more. Overall it is one of my favorite books for young children.
October 4, 2011
If I lived alone is a picturebook intended for Nursery-age children and could be read by younger Primary readers who are able to read on their own.
This is a cute Sesame Street book, perfect for the child who has had enough of living with their parents and siblings. The main character goes through the pros and cons of living with an older sister and younger brother, as well as the frustrations of having to do as told by her parents. She ultimately decides not only would she prefer to be with her family, her family needs her to be with them as well.
I rated the book 3 stars. The pictures are full of primary colors and will keep a child's attention and the story is fun, I found it odd the main character didn't have a name. I read the book 3 times looking for her name and was not able to find it. Her siblings names were mentioned and since this monster isn't one of the main, "regular" Sesame Street characters, I thought this was a little odd. Every child has days when they don't want to live with their family anymore, this story addresses the pros and cons of family life.
This is the perfect story for a family dealing with a "rough day" and might open discussion between parent and child.
This is a cute Sesame Street book, perfect for the child who has had enough of living with their parents and siblings. The main character goes through the pros and cons of living with an older sister and younger brother, as well as the frustrations of having to do as told by her parents. She ultimately decides not only would she prefer to be with her family, her family needs her to be with them as well.
I rated the book 3 stars. The pictures are full of primary colors and will keep a child's attention and the story is fun, I found it odd the main character didn't have a name. I read the book 3 times looking for her name and was not able to find it. Her siblings names were mentioned and since this monster isn't one of the main, "regular" Sesame Street characters, I thought this was a little odd. Every child has days when they don't want to live with their family anymore, this story addresses the pros and cons of family life.
This is the perfect story for a family dealing with a "rough day" and might open discussion between parent and child.
January 10, 2008
this is one of my first favorite book memories. highly recommended. This still represents everything struggle in my life of independance/co-dependence.
July 31, 2025
This book is so sweet 🥹. It’s a question I often ask myself too.
December 2, 2016
Impulse grab, because I, at age 53, am feeling seriously in need of living alone. Unfortunately, this is not a book for me. Or really for any child, as a book to grow on. Most of the analysis of the pros and cons talks about things other family members do *for* the girl. (Well, if my family would do more for me, I wouldn't be so frustrated, would I.)
And the end abruptly says "If I lived alone, everyone would be lonely." Huh? Way to shift perspective. Well, I guess children, especially those young enough for Sesame Street, do think of themselves as the center of the world. So it is a reflection of reality. Is that a good enough thing? I guess so... for kids. Unfortunately not for me.
Interestingly, as I was reading, I recognized almost every page. I think I did read this a few times when I was younger. But when? When it was published, I was already in college....
And the end abruptly says "If I lived alone, everyone would be lonely." Huh? Way to shift perspective. Well, I guess children, especially those young enough for Sesame Street, do think of themselves as the center of the world. So it is a reflection of reality. Is that a good enough thing? I guess so... for kids. Unfortunately not for me.
Interestingly, as I was reading, I recognized almost every page. I think I did read this a few times when I was younger. But when? When it was published, I was already in college....
November 7, 2015
A brilliant childrens' book!
Sometimes everybody wishes to be left alone for a couple of hours, days, years (depending how bad was your day). The girl in this book thinks about all the things she could do if she lived alone, as well as the things she couldn't. The conclusion suprizes her :)
Kids from all ages relate, laugh, buy it!
It's a keeper.
Sometimes everybody wishes to be left alone for a couple of hours, days, years (depending how bad was your day). The girl in this book thinks about all the things she could do if she lived alone, as well as the things she couldn't. The conclusion suprizes her :)
Kids from all ages relate, laugh, buy it!
It's a keeper.
April 23, 2024
3.70 stars (4/10 hearts). I’ve always thought this was a particularly good Muppet book. Living in a very large family, I can always use the reminder to be grateful for those around me despite any inconveniences, and to treasure the little moments we spend together. <3
February 1, 2015
Love this book so much! My children love it, too.
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July 6, 2016Mommy note- One of my childhood favorites, especially after my brother was born.
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