description: As a reward for winning the soccer championship, Davy is chosen mayor for a day. The band and the whole town assemble together for this great event. Tired of his parents' rules, Davy's first official announcement as mayor is to eliminate all rules. The parents' groan, but the children jump up and down for joy. But the day without rules was a disaster for everyone. The whole town becomes angry, but Davy finally saves the day. In this graphically illustrated and fascinating story, Carl Sommer shows the importance of citizenship, rules for maintaining civic virtue, and respect for the law. Grades 1-4. Mayor for a Day' has been selected as "Best Children's books that Today's Librarian reviewed in 2000." Keri Davies, Publisher, Today's Librarian Virtues: Citizenship / Civic Virtue / Respect for Law Other Virtues: Appreciation, Caring, Cheerfulness, Community Service, Compassion, Cooperation, Courtesy, Fairness, Justice, Kindness, Obedience to Parents, Peacefulness, Respect for Humankind, Responsible Citizenship, Self-Discipline, Sportsmanship, and Unity.
language: English
title: Mayor For The Day
titlecomplete: Mayor For The Day (Another Sommer-Time Story)
ratings_count: 6
series: Another Sommer-Time Story
publisher: Advance Publishing, Inc.