Module 1-Classic Children’s Literature

Book Summary:

Alexander knows that it was going to be a bad day. He could feel it. And it did. Everything that could possible go wrong for Alexander did go wrong, from waking up with gum in his hair to kissing on tv. Following Alexander through his bad day reminds us that we all have bad days.

Book Citation:

Viorst, J. (2010). Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. New York, NY: Atheneum.

Impressions:
I love this book. I have had plenty of days like Alexander and reading the story always makes me feel better. I  am not alone, bad days happen to everyone. I especially like reading this book to my kindergarteners. They are at the stage where everything is about them, just like Alexander and I like to explain that everyone has bad days, and what they can do if they are having a bad day. It is important for children to know that everyone has bad days not just them.

Reviews:

From Publishers Weekly

Objecting loudly to his family's plans to relocate, the hero of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day "makes a gratifying return," said PW. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Library Uses:

• Introduce feelings and emotions (bad day or grumpy)