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A review by misspentdays
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst
Alexander's adventures in bad days continue with Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday, in which Alexander only has bus tokens, while his brothers have money. While the prices are dated, since the book came out in 1978, children are going to understand Alexander's trouble saving money—and his desire to spend it.
This book is perfect for a unit on managing money. Spending his money on candy, making bad bets with his family, and fun experiences with no lasting reward; Alexander's spender's remorse teaches readers to look at the value of the thing they are purchasing. Will spending your money on this item make you happier? For some children, renting a snake for an hour may absolutely be worth the fifteen cents, but for others, it would absolutely not be. Perfect for primary grades, because Viorst keeps the money management aspect at the perfect level for their understanding. This is not Dave Ramsey for the younger set, but it does convey helpful background information on saving money.
The black and white line drawings manage to convey a surprisingly lively story in black and white. In some ways, the line drawings seem less dated than they might if a color palette had been applied back in 1978. The text is perfect for second and third graders to enjoy attempting on their own, but as a read aloud, the book can be used with younger students as well.
This book is perfect for a unit on managing money. Spending his money on candy, making bad bets with his family, and fun experiences with no lasting reward; Alexander's spender's remorse teaches readers to look at the value of the thing they are purchasing. Will spending your money on this item make you happier? For some children, renting a snake for an hour may absolutely be worth the fifteen cents, but for others, it would absolutely not be. Perfect for primary grades, because Viorst keeps the money management aspect at the perfect level for their understanding. This is not Dave Ramsey for the younger set, but it does convey helpful background information on saving money.
The black and white line drawings manage to convey a surprisingly lively story in black and white. In some ways, the line drawings seem less dated than they might if a color palette had been applied back in 1978. The text is perfect for second and third graders to enjoy attempting on their own, but as a read aloud, the book can be used with younger students as well.