Title: It Could Always Be Worse
Author: Margot Zemach
Illustrator: Margot Zemach
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
Year: 1976
Awards/Accolades: Caldecott Honor
Summary:
A man who lives in a one-room hut with his mother, wife, and 6 children seeks advice from his Rabbi. The Rabbi tells him to bring the farm birds in to live with him. The Man is surprised, but does, which of course increases the chaos. He again goes to the Rabbi who suggests another animal move in. This continues until the Rabbi finally tells him to let the animals out. The man and his family are so happy to have their space back!
Use in Classroom/Library:
Read aloud; discuss the lesson
Curriculum Connections:
Traditional Tales
This title is in the Knox County Public Library.
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