It Could Be Worse.

by Eleanor Chroman, Margrit Fiddle (Illustrator)

After following the advice of a wise man, a Russian peasant realizes the noise and confusion in his tiny home could be worse.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Rebecca]

I loved this story as a child. It’s all about appreciating what you have. Ivan complains to the wise man about his noisy cramped house. The wise man tells him to bring the dog, cat, and sheep inside as well. Ivan complains things are even worse now! He is then told to also bring in the cow and goats and chickens. At his wit’s end, Ivan goes back to the wise man, and is told to send all the animals back outside. Suddenly his house isn’t so noisy or crowded anymore.