Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst
"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" tells the story of a young boy named Alexander who experiences a series of unfortunate events, from waking up with gum in his hair to finding a cavity at the dentist. It's a lighthearted and relatable story that captures the essence of a truly bad day, perfect for helping young children understand and cope with their own frustrations.
Why we love it...
- It normalizes negative emotions: The book acknowledges that everyone has bad days and that it's okay to feel upset or frustrated.
- It encourages resilience: Despite his string of bad luck, Alexander doesn't give up, demonstrating a sense of resilience that children can learn from.
- It promotes humor: The book's lighthearted tone and funny illustrations help children see the humor in everyday challenges.
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
From children’s book legend Judith Viorst comes the perennially popular tale of Alexander’s worst day. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a story that belongs on every child’s bookshelf.
Alexander could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He went to sleep with gum in his mouth and woke up with gum in his hair. When he got out of bed, he tripped over his skateboard and by mistake dropped his sweater in the sink while the water was running. He could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Nothing at all was right. Everything went wrong, right down to lima beans for supper and kissing on TV.
What do you do on a day like that? Well, you may think about going to Australia. You may also be glad to find that some days are like that for other people too.
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