Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Ray Cruz
(Illustrator)
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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 wakes up with gum in his hair and quickly realizes it’s going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. From missing out on the window seat in the car to getting in trouble at school, nothing seems to go his way. As the day unravels, Alexander’s mood gets worse, leaving him feeling cranky and convinced moving to Australia might be the only solution.
With relatable humor and timeless illustrations, this children’s book classic gently explores emotions, behavior, and the ups and downs of everyday life, making it the perfect story for teaching kids about feelings and how to handle a bad day.
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 wakes up with gum in his hair and quickly realizes it’s going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. From missing out on the window seat in the car to getting in trouble at school, nothing seems to go his way. As the day unravels, Alexander’s mood gets worse, leaving him feeling cranky and convinced moving to Australia might be the only solution.
With relatable humor and timeless illustrations, this children’s book classic gently explores emotions, behavior, and the ups and downs of everyday life, making it the perfect story for teaching kids about feelings and how to handle a bad day.
Product Details
| Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Publish Date | July 15, 1987 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780689711732 |
| Dimensions | 190.5 X 254.0 X 5.1 mm | 113.4 g |
About the Author
Judith Viorst is the author of the beloved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold some four million copies; the Lulu books, including Lulu and the Brontosaurus; the New York Times bestseller Necessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and adults. Her most recent books of poetry include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety. She lives in Washington, DC.
Ray Cruz is the illustrator of the modern classics Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday.
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