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

(1972, Fiction - Humor, Written by Judith Viorst, Illustrated by Ray Cruz)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kids will love this account of a boy's bad day.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

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

Parents need to know that children will laugh at Alexander's situation in this simple story with humorous narration. The illustrations are bold and expressive.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about bad days. Kids: Have you had a bad day recently? What made it so awful? Were you able to cheer yourself up? After a few days had passed, did that day seem so awful after all? How do you cope with a terrible day?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    this book easy ytoo rearrd

    i hate it because it sux and it toooshort and and im doing my homework right now in 10 borned in 1999 yo and this book suxxxxxxxxxxx so it so sux but easy to read im doing bbok summary for homework!!

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