Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad
Age: Kids & Tweens
Play Style: Early Learning • Sensory Exploration • Language Development • Bonding Time
Perfect For: Babies, toddlers, storytime, everyday routines
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The Details
Alexander wakes with gum in his hair, misses the window seat, gets in trouble at school, and watches one bad thing pile onto another. Judith Viorst’s beloved story gives wonderfully honest language to the sort of day that makes moving to Australia seem reasonable.
Ray Cruz’s expressive illustrations carry this 32-page paperback classic for ages 6–9. Funny, reassuring, and deeply relatable, it reminds children that terrible days happen to everyone—and, mercifully, they do end.
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