Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst

Appropriate Age Range: 6-9 years

What this book is all about:

Alexander has the worst day ever and everything continues to go wrong. From finding gum in his hair to going to the dentist, Alexander just wants to escape to Australia and for the terrible, no good, very bad day to be over.

Why you might want to read it:

This book honors Alexander's terrible day through sharing just that; Alexander learns some days are just like that and its readers too will be able to easily relate and know that they aren't alone.

3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:

  1. Have you ever had a day like Alexander had, one where everything seemed to just go wrong? Tell me about it.

  2. Why do you think Alexander kept saying he wanted to go to Australia?

  3. Alexander blamed his terrible day on everyone and everything, focusing on things he could not control. What are some things he could have controlled to make his day not so bad?

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