Title: Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes
Author: Paula Danziger
Author: Paula Danziger
Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Parent-child relationships
Year of Publication: 1998
Publisher & Location: Penguin Group
ISBN#: 9780698116870
Target Age Level: Upper Elementary
# of Pages: 128
Quality of Illustrations: none
Brief Summary: Matthew is about to have a birthday party and plans to throw himself the biggest birthday bash ever. The only problem is that his parents are not too pleased with his plans for the party. The discussions include what activities the boys will participate in and what food will be allowed at the party. Amidst the planning, Matthew runs into problems with all the girls in his grade. Eventually, Matthew and his parents resolve their differences- each of them compromising.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book: This book felt like it was written by an adult. Some of the situations and discussions seemed
Post Reading Activities: Students could write about a time when they disagreed with their parents. Have them retell the story using descriptive words that would help a reader understand the emotions the student felt during the situation. A teacher may then want to conduct a discussion about reasons that parents and children may disagree. Conflict resolution techniques could also be taught and role played.
Post Reading Activities: Students could write about a time when they disagreed with their parents. Have them retell the story using descriptive words that would help a reader understand the emotions the student felt during the situation. A teacher may then want to conduct a discussion about reasons that parents and children may disagree. Conflict resolution techniques could also be taught and role played.
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