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

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Publisher: Scholastic
Catalog: Book
Release date: 1989-01-01
Media: Paperback
Ean: 9780590421447
Book Isbn: 0590421441

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Author:

Judith Viorst

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Written on September 6, 2008
Summary: The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Book
This should actually be called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Book ... It was given to my daughter as a gift. As I was reading it to her, my husband popped his head in the room and asked "What are you reading?!" Alexander has such a bad attitude -- why would we want to introduce such a book to our child who has a sunny, bright disposition? I'm not PollyAnna, but I definitely don't see any reason to own this book. I'm sure there are better books to help children through the inevitable bad day ... This one definitely isn't for us.

Written on August 30, 2008
Summary: Everyone Can Be Grumpy
Everyone can be grumpy (even some reviewers of this book).

This book takes you through the day of a crabby boy. There is no moral of the story, nothing redeeming or enlightening happens at the end to save the day.

That's where the parent/care taker has to step in. This book has less value as a "read it and tuck you in" story than as a "read it and talk about it" story. How do you deal with being crabby? Are you going to be crabby all day? What can you do throughout the day so you don't wake up crabby and go to bed grumpy like Alexander? Don't expect every book/toy to do all of the work for you. Sometimes the best stories are those that open up an ongoing dialog beyond the pages.

Written on August 27, 2008
Summary: Does not send the right message to children - it's depressing and discouraging
I don't understand how there are so many positive reviews of this book! It's awful. Simply awful. There is nothing positive about this book at all.

I'm trying to teach my son how to be content with what he has and things that come his way. (Heck, I'm still trying to learn that myself.) Then a book like this comes along and on EVERY page you have a little boy with a whiny, complaining spirit. He is the most discontent character I have ever seen.

Kids have enough trouble these days - why would you go out of your way to teach them to murmur and complain? Or encourage them to do so? It's really quite ridiculous.

I got this book from the library (after browsing Amazon for books with high reviews) but this is definitely one we're taking back without me reading it to my son.

Written on July 29, 2008
Summary: Two boys' review: Is there a Grumpus Among Us?
This is a solid pick in my boys' bedtime reading collection.

I've found the trick to reading this book at bedtime is to tackle it as one long sentence with breathless pacing, punctuated by exasperated gasps and groans. My kids giggle with delight as Alexander grumps through his day, complaining about every perceived slight or wound as though their sum could prove to be fatal.

The added bonus is that this book gives a name to my sons' occasional lapses. When they are feeling miserable I only need ask, "Are you having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?"

And that usually brings a smile.

Written on July 26, 2008
Summary: It Was Fun, Bad Day Or Not
I've seen some of the other reviews and how this book is too negative. I liked it! Things don't always so as planned, but this book offers a refreshing and funny way to introduce that concept to your child. The pictures are great and the message is clear that despite everything being topsy-turvy, it'll be allright and we'll make it through. I recommend this book. Another book I like and read to my son is "Ladybug Baby Bug", by Janice and Mark Perkins, which is all good. For those that thought this book was too negative, try it for it's positive family message and colorful illustrations.

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List price	-	$6.99	$6.99	$17.95	$18.99	$16.99
Lowest used price	$0.01	$2.48	$2.09	$6.47	$9.96	$0.01
Lowest new price	$1.99	$2.99	$2.67	$9.65	$10.81	$9.64
Collectible price	$10.00	-	$15.00	$17.95	-	$16.00
Catalog	Book	Book	Book	Book	Book	Book
Release date	1989-01-01	1982-04-01	1998-05-15	1988-11-09	2004-03-30	1968-03-11
Media	Paperback	Paperback	Paperback	Hardcover	Hardcover	Hardcover
Number of pages	-	32	64	48	64	28
Ean	9780590421447	9780689707490	9780064430227	9780060254926	9780060586751	9780670241330
Book Isbn	0590421441	0689707495	0064430227	0060254920	0060586753	059075775X
Reading level	-	Ages 4-8	Ages 4-8	Ages 4-8	Ages 4-8	Baby-Preschool
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