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What If Everybody Did That? Hardcover – Picture Book, January 5, 2012

by Ellen Javernick (Author), Colleen Madden (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 7,276 ratings
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If you drop just one soda can out the window, it’s no big deal…right? But what if everybody did that? What if everybody broke the rules…and spoke during story time, didn’t wash up, or splashed too much at the pool? Then the world would be a mess. But what if everybody obeyed the rules so that the world would become a better place? Using humorous illustrations rendered in mixed media, these questions are answered in a child-friendly way and show the consequences of thoughtless behavior.

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    3 - 6 years, from customers
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  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    AD450L
  7. Dimensions
    9 x 1 x 9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Two Lions
  9. Publication date
    January 5, 2012
  10. ISBN-10
    0761456864
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0761456865
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Kindergarten-Grade 2—An unnamed boy is forced to consider the consequences of his actions in this cautionary tale about making responsible choices. The narrator commits a series of seemingly minor offenses, such as feeding popcorn to the bears in the zoo, throwing an empty soda can out the car window, sneaking a lick of frosting from a wedding cake, and interrupting the librarian during storytime. Each time, an angry adult admonishes him by asking, "What if everybody did that?" causing him to envision the possible outcomes: sick animals, garbage strewn along the highway, a ruined cake, and chaos at the library. Each spread depicts a different episode. The art on the verso shows the boy committing a thoughtless act, and the recto pictures show what could happen if everyone broke the rules. Madden's experience as a greeting-card illustrator is evident in the variety of expressions shown on the faces of the multicultural cast in the colorful mixed-media drawings. This title could be a useful purchase for libraries looking to add to their collections of character-building books.—Martha Simpson, Stratford Library Association, CT
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About the Author

Ellen Javernick is the author of more than twenty books for children, including The Birthday Pet, illustrated by Kevin O’Malley, and the bestselling picture books What If Everybody Did That? and What If Everybody Said That?, both illustrated by Colleen Madden. Javernick has been an elementary school teacher for more than twenty years. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.

Colleen Madden is the illustrator of many children’s books, including the picture-book adaptation of All I Want for Christmas Is You, by Mariah Carey, and the bestselling picture books What If Everybody Did That? and What If Everybody Said That?, both written by Ellen Javernick. She recently published Monkey Walk, her debut as both author and illustrator. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and two sons.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Two Lions; 1st edition (January 5, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0761456864
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761456865
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD450L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    After spending her childhood doodling, making wookie noises, pretending to be other interesting people, Colleen Madden grew up to write and draw children’s literature so she could keep doing those things. Her works as an author/illustrator include the graphic novel series Shelley Frankenstein, the picture books Monkey Walk, A Christmas Too Big and The Kiddie Table. She illustrated the best-selling series What If Everybody Did That, Penguin/Random House’s The 12 Days, and Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You. She is currently working on new picture book titles and another graphic novel series.

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    Ellen Javernick has taught 1-3 grade classes for over 20 years. Her B.A. is from DePauw University. Her M.A. in Early Childhood Education is from the University of Northern Colorado. She has completed classes with Barbara Wise and is Lindamood-Bell trained. In addition to being a teacher, Ellen has written more than 20 books for children. She currently teaches second grade in Loveland, CO.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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It’s a really good message, but poor presentation in my opinion. All the adults were angry, sometimes it was really unnecessary. By the last page when the boy hugged his mom and it said, What if everybody did that?” My 5 1/2 year old answered, “Then his mom would be mad!” The correct answer of course was, “Everybody should!” but she missed the actual point of the book because she was more focused on all the “mean” people.
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A. Delphi
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoughtful Teaching Gem: "What If Everybody Did That?" Children's Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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"What If Everybody Did That?" by Ellen Javernick and illustrated by Colleen Madden is a fabulous book and an essential teaching tool for any parent or educator. This delightful book not only captivates young readers with its silliness and good humor but also serves as a conscientious guide, highlighting the importance of considerate and decent behavior.

The lessons in this book are ingeniously presented, showcasing the consequences of thoughtless actions in a child-friendly way. It encourages children to think about others and consider scenarios they might not otherwise ponder. What makes this book particularly effective is the focus on individual accountability, emphasizing that personal actions matter, regardless of what everyone else is doing.

In a world where personal accountability sometimes takes a backseat, "What If Everybody Did That?" stands out as a valuable teaching tool. It addresses manners, environmental consciousness, recycling, respect for rules and laws, and the understanding that our actions have consequences. The book cleverly illustrates that if everyone were to engage in thoughtless behavior like littering, the consequences would be undesirable for all.

The overall message of the book is not only wonderful but also timely. It is a must-read for pre-K through school-aged children, instilling important values in a way that is engaging and memorable. "What If Everybody Did That?" is a standout contribution to children's literature, promoting thoughtful consideration and positive behavior. Highly recommended for its educational value and entertaining approach to important life lessons.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great topics for discussion with young readers
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I really enjoyed this book. It offers great topics for discussion with young readers. When kids are young, they often focus on their own wants without stopping to consider how their wants impact others. This is a great social emotional learning tool.
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Noel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Earth Day
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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Great book to read your preschool classroom or kindergarten first grade classroom for Earth Day
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Marilyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Good lesson for young school-agers
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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I am a classroom reader for elementary children. I brought it to the two 1st grade classes for whom I read. They listened attentively and loved the pictures (of course). I think the teachers appreciated the book’s message too.
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Aundrea
4.0 out of 5 stars It's a fun book with cute illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2019
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I really love the premise of this book. We are frequently trying to reinforce some of these concepts with my son and I was happy to find a book that showed the flip side of "what if everybody did that". My son loves the illustrations.

I feel like there could be examples that are a little more generic. For example, my son was confused about the pool. We had a long conversation that it's ok if water splashes out when you jump in the pool, but not ok to splash intentionally. Then he was worried about jumping in the pool. We also have a lot of fun with snowball fights and this depicted them as being bad. It's hard to explain to a child that it's only ok in certain circumstances.

I wish they would've used some more examples that would be more common for the age of the target audience. It would be nice to have a book like this around household and school things. Like "what if everyone didn't put their dishes away" or "what if everyone left their towel on the ground" or "what if everybody didn't line up nicely".

Overall, we read it a few times a week. I like the pictures and there are some good lessons. Just beware that there might be a few pages that lead to some harder questions.
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cwoods
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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Good story with good illustrations. Makes kids think about the consequences of their actions. The 6-year-old I read it to liked the story and could relate to it.
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NOLAwhodat
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful message for all ages
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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I bought this for my second grade class, but read it to my own kids when it arrived (ages 4 and 8). It was a huge hit and they ask to listen to it all the time! I love the open ended question at the end of each spread, “what if everybody did that?” It’s a rhetorical question that gets children thinking. It promotes positive language that creates self reflective behavior.

My youngest child loved the illustrations and deduced what was happening if everyone did it! I can’t wait to use this in my second grade classroom! It’s officially added to my list of books for the first week of school.
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Jamila Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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karen flores
5.0 out of 5 stars The best
Reviewed in Mexico on January 28, 2022
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My grandson loves this book, he’s always saying what if everybody did that.
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Kara
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good for Grade 1 and 2
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2019
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This book is great for sparking a conversation on why we shouldn’t do certain things. It really touches on how though we may think our small actions mean nothing, if everyone did it the world would be a bad place. The only real critique I’d have for this book is that there is only one positive “what if everyone did that”. Although it can be used as a writing prompt for students, it feels a bit lacking on its own.
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Dima
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and simple
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book
Reviewed in India on August 20, 2019
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This is a great book for a discussion about appropriate behavior.
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rosie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Australia on May 5, 2023
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Both my kids have read this over and over. The both enjoyed it and we often use it as a reference in real life when they are doing some thing they shouldn't be doing we say to them 'what if everybody did that'. It has made them think.
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