Excellent book in engagement, flow of the book, and use of a relatable situation (stubbing his toe). I see this book as a supplemental resource that would certainly be a fun read aloud and questioning prompts like, "what do you think will happen" Could also be a fun literacy lesson in that the student could make their own, "Because I..." stories.

should be good to read aloud!! ( )

When a boy stubs his toe, he sets off a hilarious chain of events that will no doubt leave kids and adults laughing right up to the deliciously unexpected ending. The resulting chaos builds in silliness as the novel progresses: a dropped ice cream cone sends a biker of the road, to a child's flight after being launched from a teeter-totter, to an escaped herd of elephants. Energetic illustrations of the unforeseen consequences that ensue pair perfectly with the simple text. ( )