🥤 What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick & Colleen Madden | KId's Book Read Aloud

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.

What if Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick & Colleen Madden
KId's book read aloud

About the Author
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.

About the Illustrator
After spending her childhood doodling, making wookie noises and 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, Monkey Walk, A Christmas Too Big and The Kiddie Table. She illustrated the best-selling series What If Everybody Did That and Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You.

Reviews
Review from Books That Heal Kids

This has been on my wish list for a looooong time. Decided it was time to buy it because I've had some PBIS ideas floating around in my head for back to school. This story is going to be part of our kick off for learning the school standards. What if Everybody Did That? is all about community and remembering we all play a part in keeping our school, neighborhoods, and homes safe and happy places. If we don't think of others our surroundings and daily routines can quickly become chaotic. There are fourteen examples showing cause and effect example of behavior.

"During story time I had something important to say. I just couldn't wait till the end of the story. The librarian put her finger to her lips and said, "What if everybody did that?" Then it shows a picture of kids erupting in chaos and chatter. The last example is a positive one. I was happy they ended on a good note and what a great way to start off your lesson and discussion. "When I came home I gave my mom a hug. What if everybody did that?"

If you need a new resource to introduce routines, procedures, and school standards this is such a great reinforcer!

Amber
This is a great book to teach students about the effects that their choices can have on others and the environment. I use this every year in my 2nd grade classroom. It's really relatable for the students. After we read this, I have students choose something negative (or positive) that a person could do and then draw a picture of what it would look like if everybody did that. Since we do this at the start of the year, I also have sentence starters written up on the dry erase board or SmartBoard and students use them to write their story underneath the picture, such as "If everybody ______ then ______. The world would be a better place if ____."