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emlickliter's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday (Alexander #2) by Judith Viorst – If you have a big spender for a little reader, Alexander can relate! Happy Reading!
sweetescapeco's review
3.0
Old book so prices are different and the kid is a jerk but it teaches kids to save money and spend it wisely.
cimorene1558's review
4.0
I was asked to find and read aloud a bunch of books about financial literacy for children. I'm here to tell you that there aren't many good ones, and this is by far the best of the lot--I can't say I was surprised that that is so, more by the request; does anyone really think the world is full of authors writing about financial literacy in a fun and engaging manner suitable for reading aloud to children 0-8 years old?
drakean8's review
3.0
Poor Alexander used to be rich...last Sunday. But he soon discovers that money is not easily saved. Good book to introduce children to the responsibilities of money.
misspentdays's review
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.
jesab's review against another edition
5.0
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