by Judith Viorst · illustrated by Ray Cruz
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Grandparents give Alexander a dollar, and bit by bit he spends it on gum, bets, and fines until nothing is left. A hilarious, painless first lesson in saving money.
From gum in his hair to lima beans at dinner, everything goes wrong for Alexander. Kids laugh in recognition, and it reminds everyone that some days are just like that.
Alexander flatly refuses to move when his family relocates, and he means it. A funny, honest story for any kid dreading a big change.
The epic tale of how Rock, Paper, and Scissors met. Big laughs for kids and adults.
A boy learns mistakes are part of learning anything. A great confidence builder for kids who hate getting it wrong.
A family rushes to clean before Grandma visits, but the cat keeps rearranging the chore list. Funny, chaotic, and a laugh out loud read aloud.
Another punny Food Group story, this time about bragging and why a little humility goes a long way.
Exclamation Mark feels different from the periods, until he learns what makes him special. Clever, funny, and great for being yourself.
The dragons ate all the tacos, so it's time for a time machine. Funny and fast.