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

In 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,' young Alexander wakes up to a series of misfortunes that spiral into a day he'd rather forget. From losing his favorite toy to facing unrelenting disappointment, each moment compounds his frustration. As he navigates through a comedic disaster of events, readers are invited to empathize with his plight. Judith Viorst captures the essence of a child's perspective on bad days with humor and heart. Will Alexander find a way to embrace his tumultuous day, or will he continue to yearn for a different life?

By Judith Viorst

Published: 1987

"I don't know if anyone has ever had a worse day than me. But even on the worst days, there's always tomorrow to look forward to."

Book Review of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair. And it got worse... His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV! This handsome new edition of Judith Viorst's classic picture book is sure to charm readers of all ages.

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I don't know if anyone has ever had a worse day than me. But even on the worst days, there's always tomorrow to look forward to.

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

By Judith Viorst