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Monday, January 30, 2012

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

Book Title: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Author(s): Judith Viorst
Illustrator/Photographer/Artist: Ray Cruz
Publisher: Atheneum Publishers Macmillan Publishing
Copyright Date: 1978
Genre: Picture book
Brief Annotation: Alexander just can’t hold onto his money. When his grandparents come to visit he gets a dollar. He really wants to save up for a walkie talkie but things keep tempting him to spend. It really is amazing how many things he actually spent his dollar on. Kids will have fun keeping track of how much he has left.
Your Rating (1-5) and Why: I rate this book a five because it is funny and it is funn to add up how much he has spent as you read.
Readers who will like this book: I think most children will love this book because all children are faced with the decision to spend their money or save.
Question to ask about this book before you read aloud: Have you ever tried to save up for something?
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