Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, (Hardcover)

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, (Hardcover)

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  • Classic Narrative: Features Alexander's perennially popular tale of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, from waking up with gum in his hair to considering moving to Australia.
  • Emotional Exploration: Gently explores emotions, behavior, and the ups and downs of everyday life, making it suitable for teaching children about feelings.
  • Hardcover Format: Presented as a durable hardcover book, published on June 1, 1972, with 32 pages.
  • Authorial Origin: Written by children's book legend Judith Viorst and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
  • Relatable Humor: Incorporates relatable humor and timeless illustrations to depict Alexander's escalating bad day.
  • Adaptation Availability: A Latino-centric movie adaptation of the story is currently streaming on Disney+.
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Aug 21, 2025
Andrew
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A classic from my youth

A classic from my youth. The title is occasionally used in news articles for someone whose day isn't going well, The illustrations are excellent and rich. I bought this and other books from my youth to give my son on the occasion of the birth of my grandson.

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Love this inspiring book for children

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great book!

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