Running head: Trade Book Review
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“What if everybody did that? (2010) shows a typical little child who test his limits and
did what curious children do was met with the same thought provoking question following all of
his actions- what if everybody did that?
Javernick goes through situations with a little boy who did things such as drop his coat on
the floor instead of placing it on the hook at school and push a shopping cart fast through the
store. When caught after his mischievous deed he was asked the question, what if everybody did
that? The book also gives a bubble depict of what could happen if everyone did in fact do what
he did, displaying the horrific results. Now the end gives a great positive on our actions and how
great actions give amazing results. This leads you to consider multiple things. What are my
responses to students when they make such decisions? What character traits should I focus on
and be more of a role model towards? Or how can I ask more thought provoking questions to
have students self-analyze just as the protagonist did, to make better decisions in the future.
Javernick truly focuses on moral and civic character. The book depicted through opposite
actions, how to become honest, respectful, self-disciplined and a great person in society. The
little guy in the story was taught
A book such as this can be used in the classroom, professional development or in
personal life. In the classroom it is great at the beginning of the year to lay a foundation of
thought on the actions and decisions that the students will make and the expectations of them.
Also acknowledge those moments during lunch, recess or class where students are given the
opportunity to display caring & concern (as cited in Seider, 2012. Use iIn professional
development it can be used to show educators and staff to reflect on their actions as well because
those actions are being watched and they are the students’ role models. In personal life as a sweet
