Everything goes wrong
Why This Book Matters
American classic; validating bad days
The book helps children understand that it's normal to have bad days and that these feelings are universal. It provides a humorous and relatable story that can help children process their own frustrations and disappointments, and it can be used to open up conversations about emotions and coping strategies.
Judith Viorst
Judith Viorst is an American writer, newspaper journalist, and psychoanalysis researcher. She is known for her children's literature, such as "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" and its sequels, as well as her fiction and non-fiction for adults.
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- Title
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- Author
- Judith Viorst
- First Published
- 1972
- Country of Origin
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Category
- Emotions
- Recommended Age
- Age 4
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