Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday. By Judith Viorst. 1978. 32 P. Scholastic, $6.99 (59046896).
K-Gr. 4 Alexander’s grandparents come to visit
and give Alexander and his two brothers each a dollar. Alexander proceeds to squander his money a little at a time on foolish things until he has no money left. He is left waiting for his grandparent’s next visit. Told from the point of view of an impulsive young boy the students can subtract Alexander’s purchases and see his money disappear. The book also highlights Buyer’s Remorse.
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