The Day I Was Rich (Little Bill) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Varnette P. Honeywood (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3-These two beginning chapter books deal with families, friends, and common occurrences in children's lives. Each one includes a letter to parents that discusses the book's theme and some tips for helping children deal with similar situations. When Little Bill finds what he believes to be one of the world's largest diamonds, he and his friends immediately start planning all the things he can do with his fortune. He learns, however, with a little help from his father's magnifying glass, that his treasure is actually a glass paperweight "made in Taiwan." In The Worst Day, Little Bill must spend a Saturday all dressed up in a suit and tie while his parents host a party. Many children will relate to the boy's boredom and his attempts to converse with the adult guests. Little Bill patiently endures the party, though, and, in the end, is quietly proud of the fact that he didn't do anything to upset his parents' special day. The stories are sprinkled with references and vocabulary that seem more suited for adults than children. For example, readers may find the mention of tax forms and central heating in The Day I Was Rich a bit confusing. Both books include primitive, striking illustrations that reflect the humor and action of the texts. These titles may be of interest where other books in the series are in demand, but they're not primary choices.
Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

While Little Bill is playing with his friends, he finds a huge diamond. Little Bill is rich! He and his friends have funny fantasies about what to do with his new found wealth- a bedroom with a built-in basketball court AND maid service, for example!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059052173X
• ISBN-13: 978-0590521734
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,259,833 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Little Bill Book, May 18, 2000

By A Customer

Little Bill finds a huge "diamond" and thinks he's rich. Little Bill agrees to share the money with his friends. Their ideas for spending the money are sweet and thoughtful. They're disappointed that the "diamond" is a paperweight but they overcome the disappointment very quickly. They play outside and laugh at how they were fooled.

My daughter enjoys the Little Bill series and continues to enjoy this new one. If you like the Little Bill series, you'll like this one too.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Imgination goes wild!!, March 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Day I Was Rich (Little Bill) (Hardcover)

I thought this was a very well written book for youngsters. The pages are bold and colorful with easy to read words. It is a chapter book for the beginner reader with a story relating how a child's imgination can get away from them before they come back to earth. Bill Cosby writes this book for all to learn to laugh at ourself once in a while! And to think how we would react if we were in the same position as the kids in the story!!!