Life is full of choices. Kids need help making them. THIS OR THAT: A story about Choosing, published by Tilbury House, can help.
“Alexander’s indecisiveness puts him in some funny situations, which are amplified by the comical and colorful illustrations.” — School Library Journal
The illustrator is Hector Borlasca, whose expressive, colorful, and quirky illustrations are perfect for this funny story!
Here’s what it’s about:
This or That? A Story About Choosing, written by Kell Andrews, illustrated by Hector Borlasca
A funny story about making decisions
Alexander can’t decide on a Halloween costume, so he winds up as a pumpkin; he can’t decide what to wear to school, so he misses the bus; he can’t decide what school lunch to eat, so he winds up with tuna casserole.
Alexander’s breakthrough comes on his birthday, when he asks for a sundae with everything but then realizes that chocolate swirl is all he wants. After that, Alexander finds his own decision-making style: not as deliberate as his mother or as quick to decide as his father, but somewhere in between. And when he tells his mom he wants a baby brother, he learns that sometimes “you get what you get, and that can be OK too.”
Pub Date: 3/1/2022
ISBN: 978-0884488712
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What Reviewers Are Saying
“Alexander’s indecisiveness puts him in some funny situations, which are amplified by the comical and colorful illustrations.” — School Library Journal
One of 10 “2022 Picture Books to Have Your Radar” — Amanda MacGregor, Teen Librarian Toolbox
“This is a delightful book about choices and making up your own mind. Alexander has a moment-by-moment crisis every time he must make a decision throughout his day. … The book highlights emotions and renders help in making decisions that are tailor-made just for you. I love the story and highly recommend it.” — Storywraps
“The many examples of Alexander’s predicament and his growth mindset will present lots of opportunities for discussion and reflection.” — Susan Harari, Youth Services Book Reviews