Sometimes You Get What You Want by Meredith Gary, Lisa Brown (Illustrator)

From the Publisher

Sometimes you get what you want.

Sometimes you don’t.

This is a book about those times.

School Library Journal

PreS-K- Gary's concise text conveys an important life lesson about the need to balance fun, responsibility, and respect for others. As two siblings wake up, dress, and spend a day at school, they learn that sometimes they get what they want, but sometimes they don't. The examples are carefully tailored to speak to young readers: "Sometimes your friends want to do what you're doing. Sometimes they want to do something else," "Sometimes it's your turn. Sometimes you have to wait," or "Sometimes you get to make a mess. Sometimes you have to clean up." Appealing illustrations depict each scenario and keep the tone light. Background scenery, props, and adult characters are portrayed in black lines and white and gray shades, while the children are fully fleshed out with a variety of skin tones and bright-hued clothing. Whether the youngsters are glowing with happiness or scowling in frustration, their emotions are clearly portrayed. This story uses a simple approach to tackle big issues such as relationships with peers, acceptable social behaviors, and dealing with disappointment. A good choice for storytime, classroom use, and parent-child sharing.-Anne Parker, Milton Public Library, MA

Product Details

• ISBN: 0061140155
  
• ISBN-13: 9780061140150
• Format: Hardcover, 32pp
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Pub. Date: May 2008
• Sales Rank: 140,142
• Age Range: For infants or children in preschool