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What If Everybody? #2
What If Everybody Said That?
What if everybody chose to be kind?
If you tell someone that they can’t play with you, there’s no harm done, right? But what if everybody said that? What if everybody forgot to be kind…and made fun of other kids’ artwork at school, or told a fib, or refused to share with a person in need? The world wouldn’t be a very nice place to live. But what if everybody thought before they spoke, so the world would be a kinder place?
With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That? explores the power of words and shows kids that the things we say matter.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2018
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Ellen Javernick
29 books66 followersEllen Javernick is the author of more than twenty books for children, including the Children's Choice Book Award finalist The Birthday Pet, illustrated by Kevin O'Malley. She has been an elementary school teacher for more than twenty years and currently teaches kindergarten. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.
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November 13, 2019
My family reads all the Goodreads-award-nominated picture books every year. This is book #2 (of more than 20) of 2019, and we were not fans. It's a pretty mediocre book in my view about tolerance, what appears to be a sequel to the authors' What If Everybody Did That?
Lyra (12): 4. Totally sweet, with a nice moral about how people should try to find the best in people. I like it when they put words in the background,. I liked the hair a lot. Okay, it's a bit repetitive, but overall I thought everything was great.
Hank (13): 2. It's against how everyone says negative things behind everybody's backs.
Harry (14): 4. It makes a nice point, but it is repetitive.
Tara: 3. A tolerance book. It was all right. A bot cheesy. I liked the dedication to her brother and the reason she wrote it.
Dave: 2. A basic anti-stereotyping book. Not a huge fan of the art. My favorite thing is the dedication to her disabled brother who likely was told he couldn't do things, and I am guessing he didn't pay attention to what everybody said to him.
Lyra (12): 4. Totally sweet, with a nice moral about how people should try to find the best in people. I like it when they put words in the background,. I liked the hair a lot. Okay, it's a bit repetitive, but overall I thought everything was great.
Hank (13): 2. It's against how everyone says negative things behind everybody's backs.
Harry (14): 4. It makes a nice point, but it is repetitive.
Tara: 3. A tolerance book. It was all right. A bot cheesy. I liked the dedication to her brother and the reason she wrote it.
Dave: 2. A basic anti-stereotyping book. Not a huge fan of the art. My favorite thing is the dedication to her disabled brother who likely was told he couldn't do things, and I am guessing he didn't pay attention to what everybody said to him.
September 28, 2018
I got this via Amazon First Reads on their Prime Deals days.. they had all six Kindle picks available for download:).
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Artwork: 4 stars
Story: 4 stars
A cute book I think everyone should read to their kids. (Definitely will with my niece). Some kids and parents I see at work sometimes.. makes me think about how my parents would just give us a Look and we'd behave.
I don't want to say much and spoil it but would definitely recommend. :)
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Artwork: 4 stars
Story: 4 stars
A cute book I think everyone should read to their kids. (Definitely will with my niece). Some kids and parents I see at work sometimes.. makes me think about how my parents would just give us a Look and we'd behave.
I don't want to say much and spoil it but would definitely recommend. :)
February 23, 2019
No thank you. I did not like this. I get the point but I think it is a bit bossy and not fun at all.
February 6, 2021
I love this series!
My wish for this year: that What If Everybody Said That? would be mandatory reading, not just for kids, but for adults of the world too. We all need a reminder to step back and consider the potential cumulative impact of our words: "What if everybody said that?"
We all have a choice when we speak. We can use our words for good, if we're mindful.
My wish for this year: that What If Everybody Said That? would be mandatory reading, not just for kids, but for adults of the world too. We all need a reminder to step back and consider the potential cumulative impact of our words: "What if everybody said that?"
We all have a choice when we speak. We can use our words for good, if we're mindful.
January 31, 2019
I'm not sure why I had this in my library. It is definitely not in my genre of reading. But since it was there, I opened it to check it out and ended up reading through to the end.
The artwork was nice and seemed a bit retro. I liked the fonts used.
This book would be good for young children who are struggling with saying mean things and being too critical of others. It successfully explains how that behavior can negatively impact others.
The artwork was nice and seemed a bit retro. I liked the fonts used.
This book would be good for young children who are struggling with saying mean things and being too critical of others. It successfully explains how that behavior can negatively impact others.
March 28, 2020
The main character is a nasty, selfish bully. She is repeatedly asked "What if everybody said that?" though she only seems to learn her lesson when no one wants to play with her: in other words, ONLY when it impacts her directly.
Perhaps she'll be president someday . . .
Perhaps she'll be president someday . . .
July 18, 2018
Cute illustrations. However, I think it would have benefited if it stuck more to its description "What if everyone chose to be kind?" It all dwelt on what happened if no one was kind right up until the last page when it had one kind example... Hmm.
What really makes me scratch my head is that while I see this is trying to have some good message for kids, I honestly would have found this a pretty boring book when I was a kid into picture books. Granted, that wasn't a long period, but still.
What really makes me scratch my head is that while I see this is trying to have some good message for kids, I honestly would have found this a pretty boring book when I was a kid into picture books. Granted, that wasn't a long period, but still.
December 4, 2024
هو النور
اگر همه این را بگویند از نشر مهرسا
خوب بود، اما یکم تکرارش زیاد بود و توی ترجمه من ابتدا سردرگم بودم که صفحات چند بخشی رو باید از چپ به راست بخونم یا راست به چپ؛ که چپ به راست بود که به نظرم خطاست وقتی کتاب به فارسی برمیگرده باید جزئیاتی شبیه به این هم همراه ترجمه تصحیح بشه.
۱۴ آذر ۴۰۳/ با مامان در حالی که خرماهای روضه رو آماده میکردن خوندیمش🏴
اگر همه این را بگویند از نشر مهرسا
خوب بود، اما یکم تکرارش زیاد بود و توی ترجمه من ابتدا سردرگم بودم که صفحات چند بخشی رو باید از چپ به راست بخونم یا راست به چپ؛ که چپ به راست بود که به نظرم خطاست وقتی کتاب به فارسی برمیگرده باید جزئیاتی شبیه به این هم همراه ترجمه تصحیح بشه.
۱۴ آذر ۴۰۳/ با مامان در حالی که خرماهای روضه رو آماده میکردن خوندیمش🏴
July 1, 2018
This is a great book for teaching children the importance of language and behavior. Manners and politeness go a long way and hurtful words can make a big impact. Definitely a book you should read with your child as they begin school and socialize more with other children.
August 4, 2018
When children learn to be mindful and respectful, they can be much happier in their lives. They learn to share, compliment and speak up for others. What would happen if they weren’t? This story shares exactly what can happen and it’s not a good thing.
One little girl was asked by a group of boys if they could play pirates with her. She replied with “no boys allowed.” In class, this same little girl made fun of the art projects of the other children, the children were sad and no longer wanted to create art because they didn’t think they were good enough. This little girl screamed shark at the beach and created a panic. The little girl threw tantrums, made fun of other kids, didn’t share her lunch with a hungry classmate, and when her soccer team was losing she quit the team. After each awful thing she did or said an adult would say, “What if everybody said that?” What do you think could change the way of thinking of this little girl?
Author Ellen Javernick has created a story that will have young readers pondering how they treat people and even if they could be as mean as the little girl in the story. Detailed and colorful illustrations show readers just what another person feels like when they are treated badly. Parents and teachers can start a discussion with each page asking young listeners what should have been said or done, instead of what the little girl did in the story. This is an excellent story for any home or school library. This is a perfect tool to teach kindness and manners.
One little girl was asked by a group of boys if they could play pirates with her. She replied with “no boys allowed.” In class, this same little girl made fun of the art projects of the other children, the children were sad and no longer wanted to create art because they didn’t think they were good enough. This little girl screamed shark at the beach and created a panic. The little girl threw tantrums, made fun of other kids, didn’t share her lunch with a hungry classmate, and when her soccer team was losing she quit the team. After each awful thing she did or said an adult would say, “What if everybody said that?” What do you think could change the way of thinking of this little girl?
Author Ellen Javernick has created a story that will have young readers pondering how they treat people and even if they could be as mean as the little girl in the story. Detailed and colorful illustrations show readers just what another person feels like when they are treated badly. Parents and teachers can start a discussion with each page asking young listeners what should have been said or done, instead of what the little girl did in the story. This is an excellent story for any home or school library. This is a perfect tool to teach kindness and manners.
July 18, 2018
One of my favorite perks of being an Amazon prime member is the free book each month with the Kindle Firsts program. For Prime Day they did something awesome and let you get all six books free! Of course I downloaded all of them. Normally I don't read children's books but this was a part of the bunch so I thought why not? There's a good lesson taught in which kindness and manners are important. Children should learn the effect their words have. Telling someone that their appearance is weird or ugly may seem like nothing, but like the title says, what if everybody said that to them? After hearing it repeated times, they'll eventually think it's true. I'm not a parent, but if I were to become one in the future I would make it a top priority to teach my child the value of kindness and sympathy, as should every parent, because it seems nowadays some grown adults can't comprehend the idea of being nice. It should be common sense no?
August 1, 2018
Teaching moment lost
I was disappointed with this book. It showed mostly examples of fairly mean, bullying behavior by the main character. There was ample opportunity to provide understanding for the main character of how bullying feels once they are on the receiving end. Unfortunately, there were none. Bullies rarely have epiphanies and just apologize, especially at this age. The opportunity to teach an important lesson that has been plaguing our society for generations was lost.
I was disappointed with this book. It showed mostly examples of fairly mean, bullying behavior by the main character. There was ample opportunity to provide understanding for the main character of how bullying feels once they are on the receiving end. Unfortunately, there were none. Bullies rarely have epiphanies and just apologize, especially at this age. The opportunity to teach an important lesson that has been plaguing our society for generations was lost.
July 17, 2018
Unfortunate beginning
I completely understand the lesson the author is trying to teach primary grade students. It is a valuable lesson. But the first page does not take into account the way her story could be interpreted by these young students.
She begins with a girl who is asked if others can play with her responds with,”No boys allowed.” To the question, “What if everybody said that?” Examples are given, “no freckles allowed,” “no climbing for girls,” and “no big kids.”
Younger children might not understand that there are valid reasons to discriminate and instead feel that they should be allowed to do anything they want.
There are reasons some playgrounds do not allow “big” kids to play there. A safe place for little ones might be made dangerous by older, bigger kids who are faster and more agile. There is a reason for “baby pools” to not allow “big” kids to splash in them.
There are times and places where it is perfectly appropriate to say, “No boys allowed,” or “No girls allowed.” Usually, these occur when privacy is required or some sensitive subject needs to be addressed, and not at playtime, but there are such times and primary children may not be mature enough to understand the difference.
I completely understand the lesson the author is trying to teach primary grade students. It is a valuable lesson. But the first page does not take into account the way her story could be interpreted by these young students.
She begins with a girl who is asked if others can play with her responds with,”No boys allowed.” To the question, “What if everybody said that?” Examples are given, “no freckles allowed,” “no climbing for girls,” and “no big kids.”
Younger children might not understand that there are valid reasons to discriminate and instead feel that they should be allowed to do anything they want.
There are reasons some playgrounds do not allow “big” kids to play there. A safe place for little ones might be made dangerous by older, bigger kids who are faster and more agile. There is a reason for “baby pools” to not allow “big” kids to splash in them.
There are times and places where it is perfectly appropriate to say, “No boys allowed,” or “No girls allowed.” Usually, these occur when privacy is required or some sensitive subject needs to be addressed, and not at playtime, but there are such times and primary children may not be mature enough to understand the difference.
July 13, 2018
What If everybody did?
I loved the book WHAT IF EVERYBODY DID? I began my school year with that book last year. During the year I would occasionally hear a student say. "What if everybody did?" I would smile knowing the message of the book caught on. Now this one presents our words to others in that way. Both books have enough humor to get in the message and do it with a smile.
I loved the book WHAT IF EVERYBODY DID? I began my school year with that book last year. During the year I would occasionally hear a student say. "What if everybody did?" I would smile knowing the message of the book caught on. Now this one presents our words to others in that way. Both books have enough humor to get in the message and do it with a smile.
July 4, 2018
Not what I thought
I thought the book would focus more on how we should talk nicely to others. Instead I felt like it only focused on the mean things kids could say to each other. Only the last page shows the girls being nice and talking nicely to others. I am so glad I didn't read this with my kids. I will not be reading this to my kids.
I thought the book would focus more on how we should talk nicely to others. Instead I felt like it only focused on the mean things kids could say to each other. Only the last page shows the girls being nice and talking nicely to others. I am so glad I didn't read this with my kids. I will not be reading this to my kids.
January 12, 2019
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What if Everybody Said That?
Words by Ellen Javernick
Pictures by Colleen Madden
Thank you to Blue Slip Media and Two Lions Publishing for the free copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
The little girl who is the main character in What if Everybody Said That? will immediately remind you of someone you’ve encountered, or perhaps even of yourself at one time. She’s a little girl who never thinks of anyone, but herself. She’s one who never “thinks before she speaks”, something my mother was always reminding me to do when I was growing up!
Every page of this story offers a perfectl opportunity to begin a conversation about how the little girl’s or another child’s harsh words are making the other kids feel. Your little ones can study every child’s expression to imagine just what that child is feeling and thinking after they hear the thoughtless words. This can lead to wonderful discussions about what else the little girl might of chosen to say that wouldn’t have led to sad feelings.
Happily, by the end of the story the little girl begins to have an understanding of the words, "What if EVERYBODY said that?" Her kindness begins to shine!
This book provides a perfect read aloud for children ages 3-7. It would be great to read during the first week of school as the classroom climate is being established. Perhaps it might even be a fun "back to school" gift for your little one's new class!
Ellen Javernick is the author of more than twenty books for children, including the Children’s Choice Book Award finalist The Birthday Pet, illustrated by Kevin O’Malley, and the bestselling picture book What If Everybody Did That?, illustrated by Colleen Madden. She has been an elementary school teacher for more than twenty years and currently teaches second grade. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.
Colleen Madden is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the picture book adaptation of All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey and the bestselling picture book What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons. To see more of her work, visit: http://www.mbartists.com/cgi-bin/iowa...
What if Everybody Said That?
Words by Ellen Javernick
Pictures by Colleen Madden
Thank you to Blue Slip Media and Two Lions Publishing for the free copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
The little girl who is the main character in What if Everybody Said That? will immediately remind you of someone you’ve encountered, or perhaps even of yourself at one time. She’s a little girl who never thinks of anyone, but herself. She’s one who never “thinks before she speaks”, something my mother was always reminding me to do when I was growing up!
Every page of this story offers a perfectl opportunity to begin a conversation about how the little girl’s or another child’s harsh words are making the other kids feel. Your little ones can study every child’s expression to imagine just what that child is feeling and thinking after they hear the thoughtless words. This can lead to wonderful discussions about what else the little girl might of chosen to say that wouldn’t have led to sad feelings.
Happily, by the end of the story the little girl begins to have an understanding of the words, "What if EVERYBODY said that?" Her kindness begins to shine!
This book provides a perfect read aloud for children ages 3-7. It would be great to read during the first week of school as the classroom climate is being established. Perhaps it might even be a fun "back to school" gift for your little one's new class!
Ellen Javernick is the author of more than twenty books for children, including the Children’s Choice Book Award finalist The Birthday Pet, illustrated by Kevin O’Malley, and the bestselling picture book What If Everybody Did That?, illustrated by Colleen Madden. She has been an elementary school teacher for more than twenty years and currently teaches second grade. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.
Colleen Madden is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including the picture book adaptation of All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey and the bestselling picture book What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons. To see more of her work, visit: http://www.mbartists.com/cgi-bin/iowa...
August 9, 2018
As the school year is about to begin here, this book is an excellent reminder of how we should treat others and how we want to be treated. No one likes to be left out of fun activities and this book offers all kinds of examples of how our words can hurt others. Whether we tell someone they can’t play with us because they are too big, or they look funny with their new glasses, or their drawing is bad we have hurt them…even if it that wasn’t the intention. Children especially can be too literal at times and say whatever they are thinking. This book guides them through possible scenarios and offers the simple question, “What if everybody said that?”
There is lots of room for conversations about kindness, the inclusion of others, and finding ways to compliment each other. Even though this book is meant for elementary-aged children, there are plenty of good reminders in here for us adults too. Javernick is a kindergarten teacher and has created a book that makes kindness simple enough for kids to grasp. Madden’s illustrations show the hurt feelings in the children’s faces and the repercussions of a simple harsh statement. Javernick’s book shares a positive message and turns the negative question, “What if everybody said that?” into a positive.
But, what if everyone chose to be kind? How would the playground, the neighborhood, the classroom look different? This book will definitely make you think about how you’ve been hurt by a friend, a co-worker, a stranger and make you more determined than ever to Just. Be. Kind.
This book is absolutely going in my sub bag. I hope to read it to every elementary classroom that I sub in this school year. Teachers could use this book as an excellent opener to talking about classroom rules, playground rules, and general kindness throughout the school. It would make a great gift to celebrate back-to-school!
There is lots of room for conversations about kindness, the inclusion of others, and finding ways to compliment each other. Even though this book is meant for elementary-aged children, there are plenty of good reminders in here for us adults too. Javernick is a kindergarten teacher and has created a book that makes kindness simple enough for kids to grasp. Madden’s illustrations show the hurt feelings in the children’s faces and the repercussions of a simple harsh statement. Javernick’s book shares a positive message and turns the negative question, “What if everybody said that?” into a positive.
But, what if everyone chose to be kind? How would the playground, the neighborhood, the classroom look different? This book will definitely make you think about how you’ve been hurt by a friend, a co-worker, a stranger and make you more determined than ever to Just. Be. Kind.
This book is absolutely going in my sub bag. I hope to read it to every elementary classroom that I sub in this school year. Teachers could use this book as an excellent opener to talking about classroom rules, playground rules, and general kindness throughout the school. It would make a great gift to celebrate back-to-school!
August 18, 2018
Look, this is a kid's book, so I'm really not the intended target. That being said, it really seems to miss the mark. Teaching kids to think before they speak is a good thing, but this book doesn't do that. It really isn't explicit enough with how damaging words can be, and the examples it provides don't really seem to support its statements. Maybe I'm out of touch, but I don't think its target audience will pick up the subtleties of the message. Maybe if someone else in the story actually DID say something of equal impact to the protagonist, it would make sense that they finally understand how hurtful their words are, and justify them going back and trying to make things better. The art is okay but nothing special. There are other books that serve the purpose of this book better - I'd recommend looking for them.
July 24, 2018
Loved this one even more than the first! Highly recommend for ANY classroom library (even above the recommended age. I read the first one to my middle schoolers and we had a great conversation.) Also would recommend for home libraries!
July 25, 2018
A cute story with an important message for everyone, not just children. Unfiltered comments can hurt, and we should all be considering the impact of what we say.
July 7, 2018
Formatting Issues
This book was incompatible with my Kindle. When I tried to read it on my phone’s kindle app, it was too small to read and would not allow me to enlarge it. When I turned my phone sideways, it enlarged the print, but cutoff a third of the page. I really tried to overcome the obstacles and managed to piece together the storyline. Great concept, but issues in the delivery, thus the one star rating.
Illustrations mainly featured negative facial expressions. Good desire to teach kindness and consideration, but approach was by showing unkindness and lack of consideration. I think there is a more positive and reaffirming approach to teaching children.
This book was incompatible with my Kindle. When I tried to read it on my phone’s kindle app, it was too small to read and would not allow me to enlarge it. When I turned my phone sideways, it enlarged the print, but cutoff a third of the page. I really tried to overcome the obstacles and managed to piece together the storyline. Great concept, but issues in the delivery, thus the one star rating.
Illustrations mainly featured negative facial expressions. Good desire to teach kindness and consideration, but approach was by showing unkindness and lack of consideration. I think there is a more positive and reaffirming approach to teaching children.
July 4, 2018
Good Lessons
What a good lesson book for kids. With beautiful eye drawing pictures. I will definitely be sharing this book and phrase with my kids.
What a good lesson book for kids. With beautiful eye drawing pictures. I will definitely be sharing this book and phrase with my kids.
April 16, 2024
A quick children's read with my baby brother. This book had a great message -- the main character acts selfishly (e.g., quitting a game of soccer while her team is losing, or refusing to play with the new neighbor because the narrator already has friends), and the adults in her life reply, "what if everybody said that?" -- something good to think on for adults and children alike. If everybody said "no boys allowed" or "your shirt is ugly" or other negative, exclusionist things, the world would be a much worse place.
Rating: 5 stars
Rating: 5 stars
August 6, 2018
Right from the start, you can't help but be drawn in. I mean, the title alone would do it with all the ponderings it brings to mind, but combine that with the cover, you just know something is about to go down, and you want to be a part of it...or perhaps not. You see, our little leading lady is being anything but angelic. Now don't get me wrong, people should be free to be themselves, but that goes for EVERYONE, and ridiculing, picking on, or name calling is for the birds...well, okay, not even them, but you know what I mean. No one likes to be on the receiving end of things in that type of situation, and no one should be. If only we would all take a moment to think about the other person's feelings, consider how our words might be taken...or pose the question, what if everybody said that?
It's a real eye opening story, and the illustrations really give it that 1-2 punch. You can see the feelings on both their faces when comments are made, almost hearing the judgment being passed, the hearts/dreams being broken. It really reminds us to CHOOSE KINDNESS in all our daily actions and reactions. Honestly, you never know how those words said in the heat of the moment, or without a passing thought, are going to impact the person they are being said to. You might stop the next Picasso from becoming the artist they were meant to be, the next scientist in training from discovering the cure to incurable diseases, or even simply put the extra dose of lighter fluid on someone's already "stellar" day that could have used your moment of kindness, encouragement, or even simply...silence. Hey, I don't know about you, but I was always told "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all"...certainly can't go wrong there, but reaching out that helping hand, or extending that kind word is definitely a step up too.
Recommended read for kiddos of all ages because really...who couldn't use a reminder to think before we speak...especially in today's world?
**copy received for review
It's a real eye opening story, and the illustrations really give it that 1-2 punch. You can see the feelings on both their faces when comments are made, almost hearing the judgment being passed, the hearts/dreams being broken. It really reminds us to CHOOSE KINDNESS in all our daily actions and reactions. Honestly, you never know how those words said in the heat of the moment, or without a passing thought, are going to impact the person they are being said to. You might stop the next Picasso from becoming the artist they were meant to be, the next scientist in training from discovering the cure to incurable diseases, or even simply put the extra dose of lighter fluid on someone's already "stellar" day that could have used your moment of kindness, encouragement, or even simply...silence. Hey, I don't know about you, but I was always told "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all"...certainly can't go wrong there, but reaching out that helping hand, or extending that kind word is definitely a step up too.
Recommended read for kiddos of all ages because really...who couldn't use a reminder to think before we speak...especially in today's world?
**copy received for review
August 11, 2018
This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!
Hello, friends! Our book today is What If Everybody Said That?, written by Ellen Javernick and illustrated by Colleen Madden, a lesson in considering the impact our words and actions can have on others.
A little girl with a host of bad manners displays her rudeness in number of scenarios, beginning with not allowing boys to play with her in the park. “What if everybody said that?” the boys’ mother asks, and the following page gives a number of examples of people excluding others for arbitrary reasons. This model repeats, each time showing the same little girl acting impolite, selfish, or thoughtless in both her behavior and words: she mocks other children’s artwork, refuses to share her lunch with a hungry student, and teases others based on their appearance or aptitude. Each time she is admonished by being asked to consider what the world would be like if everyone acted so callous. At last, her mother’s final scolding hits home, and the little girl starts to make amends for her behavior.
I was actually sort of disappointed by this one. While the atrocious behavior of the girl certainly warrants consideration, the central theme of “words hurt” was hit-or-miss; often it was the girl’s actions that were just as, if not more, hurtful. Also, while it was nice that she finally started down a kinder path, she only made amends for ONE of her transgressions – the others went unpunished and not apologized for. And after such epic rudeness, her sudden change of heart felt too abrupt. The art was just fine, using a diverse cast and some poignant visuals, the length was fine, and JJ liked it okay, but it lacked a certain sense of satisfaction that one would expect in a morality tale. Still, a classic lesson worthy of learning, so Baby Bookworm approved.
(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
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September 3, 2018
This was a cute, sweet read about a girl who speaks without thinking, until she is forced to think - what if everybody said the mean things she is saying. In short, it would not be nice nor funny. It takes "How would you like it if someone said that to you" to new level as the reader visually gets to see other kids' responses and perspectives.
August 11, 2018
Standard fare
While ok, it's not anything special.... "What if Everybody Said That?" Maybe if everybody Said the truth about these " be nicy-nice" propaganda books someone would actually write something worth reading.
A bit of the problem is that saying "That's mean" to honest answers discourages HONESTY! Many of the examples could have been honest belief instead mean bullying.
I know many people who buy wrong style (think bikini on 200lb woman or stripes that does wrong look). Friends should be honest. If I look odd in my glasses then maybe I need different glasses style of color. So telling someone isn't wrong, it shows you care. Ridicule and bullying is wrong but none of these are presented as that.
While ok, it's not anything special.... "What if Everybody Said That?" Maybe if everybody Said the truth about these " be nicy-nice" propaganda books someone would actually write something worth reading.
A bit of the problem is that saying "That's mean" to honest answers discourages HONESTY! Many of the examples could have been honest belief instead mean bullying.
I know many people who buy wrong style (think bikini on 200lb woman or stripes that does wrong look). Friends should be honest. If I look odd in my glasses then maybe I need different glasses style of color. So telling someone isn't wrong, it shows you care. Ridicule and bullying is wrong but none of these are presented as that.
September 11, 2020
Teaches kids to think twice before saying something.
August 15, 2018
Eh
This book would be ok for an older child but not for young kids learning to be nice. There’s just not enough positive in this book to offset the negatives.
This book would be ok for an older child but not for young kids learning to be nice. There’s just not enough positive in this book to offset the negatives.
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