Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday |  | Author: Judith Viorst
Creator: Ray Cruz
Publisher: Atheneum
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 38301
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.2
ISBN: 0689711999
EAN: 9780689711992
ASIN: 0689711999
Publication Date: August 30, 1987
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Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar -- and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But somehow the money began to disappear... Readers of all ages will be delighted by this attractive new edition of Judith Viorst's beloved picture book.
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 Disappointingly slow December 19, 2009
Aubrey D. Overton (Indiana)
I love the book! It is brand new and will be a great addition to my library. My only complaint is that it took a lot longer than expected for me to receive the product. I purchased it to use during a lesson I was teaching and it didn't arrive until a week after I had already taught it. When I contacted the seller they were fast in responding back that it had sold out and would ship as soon as possible.
 Alexander, January 6, 2009
J. Parrott (Kentucky)
Great book, I use it in my 6th grade math class to teach how to write money stores.
 disappointed September 30, 2008
jlill (CT)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased this to read to a class to kick off a budgeting unit. Lacks color and too wordy for my needs. Returned it!
 Spending and Regrets....for kids. August 5, 2008
Allison D (Tucson, AZ United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just read this book for the first time to my 7 year old son. We recently re-read the original Alexander tale and he wanted to find the others in the "series" that he saw on the back cover. For my part, I have been searching for books that teach children about money, so this was great fun to read together.
This book illustrates the difficulties that children have in saving money. There are so many temptations on a daily basis to spend money that it can be hard to keep the end goal in sight. Viorst has made Alexander into a sympathetic character that most children will recognize, but his choices are clearly impulsive. The title of the book, and the way events unfold, make it possible for kids to recognize the mistakes Alexander is making. Hopefully it will lead to a bit of self-reflection.
It is a pity that some of the references in the book are out of date. My son had never heard of a bus token or deposit bottles before. Also, a few of the places where Alexander's money goes are going to seem odd to many children. For instance, he loses a small bet to his mother and is fined by his father for bad language and fighting. Still, I like that the story includes scenarios where money is lost in ways that don't have to do with spending.
I recommend this book for children ages 5-8, especially those who would benefit from a lesson in goal-setting, self-restraint and spending habits. The story also alternates between referring to coins by their name and by their value, a nice touch.
wonderful read aloud book February 1, 2008
hardtruth (Staten Island, NY United States)
I love this book for the point it makes and the simple yet funny way it does so. My only wish is that it could be reissued with an update as many of the cultural references are outdated and have to be explained before children can understand the meaning or humor. It is a sweet classic though.
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