Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

by Judith Viorst and Ray Cruz

For ages 4+ years

This tale of Alexander's truly rotten day has been a cherished favorite since its publication in 1972 because parents everywhere can relate to that feeling of having one of those days. Kids love it too, but we notice that parents find it especially funny ... and reassuring. What we've also noticed is that, while Alexander looks like maybe a kindergarten-age kid, your preschooler may well laugh right along with the story because he too knows the feeling! No, the terrible day of a three-year-old isn't exactly like the terrible day of a bigger kid, but it isn't exactly unlike it, either. Getting sticky, tripping, getting soaked, not being acknowledged, not getting dessert, having to sleep in pajamas you hate and generally being cranky and miserable? Sounds like one or two (million) kids we know! So, add this classic to your bookshelf early, and find out just how much it resonates with your little one now as well as years from now.

$7.99

Review provided by The Savvy Source.

Comments

Caroline said:

When my son gets into the car after school and throws his backpack aside (clearly demonstrating a very bad day) I know its time to get this book out when we get home. My son always relates and laughs his way through this book. It does a great job illustrating exactly how frustrated a child can sometimes get over the course of one day. A must have for any child learning how to cope in an often confusing world!
Posted on Dec 03, 2008

Kara said:

This was one of my favorites growing up. When I saw it for sale, I knew I had to get it for my own kids. We read it when the grumpies overtake our house to help bring some laughter back. Surely our day was not as horrible as Alexanders.
Posted on Nov 24, 2008

Kara said:

This was one of my favorites growing up. When I saw it for sale, I knew I had to get it for my own kids. We read it when the grumpies overtake our house to help bring some laughter back. Surely our day was not as horrible as Alexanders.
Posted on Nov 24, 2008

nymaven said:

This book has such universal appeal and is timeless for kids, but also for grown-ups!
Posted on Nov 21, 2008

Beth Hoffman said:

I actually bought this book for my husband years ago when he was having a... well... a bad day. Now a favorite for my three-year-old, who likes to bust it out when she is feeling grumpy and be reminded that everyone has a bad day sometimes.
Posted on Nov 20, 2008

Beth Hoffman said:

I actually bought this book for my husband years ago when he was having a... well... a bad day. Now a favorite for my three-year-old, who likes to bust it out when she is feeling grumpy and be reminded that everyone has a bad day sometimes.
Posted on Nov 20, 2008

Beth Hoffman said:

I actually bought this book for my husband years ago when he was having a... well... a bad day. Now a favorite for my three-year-old, who likes to bust it out when she is feeling grumpy and be reminded that everyone has a bad day sometimes.
Posted on Nov 20, 2008

LauraSP said:

Who among us, whether grown or still growing, hasn't had a day like Alexander's? Toyless breakfast cereal, soaked sweaters, train pajamas . . . everything rotten happens to Alexander, as he trudges through his humorously miserable day. Though older kids might better recognize themselves in Alexander, preschool-aged children will laugh, too, because surely they've experienced similar frustrations. What makes Alexander such a classic character? His "realness," certainly, what with his tears, his muddiness, and his irritation with all that isn't fair.
Posted on Nov 20, 2008

It's often hard for adults to understand that even little kids can have bad days. And it seems when you wake up and things go wrong, they continue throughout the day and right up until bed time. Bad days to kids are when you don't get dessert in your lunchbox or you forget "15" when counting (because who needs 15?) or you have to wear the pajamas you hate. Alexander is so lovable and completely adorable. We love this book in our house when someone is having a bad day because it makes us feel normal and helps kids to know everyone has a bad day! And I always tell my kids, what my mom told me, "Bad days make the okay days seem great!"
Posted on Nov 19, 2008

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