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

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day | Judith Viorst | Is there a Grumpus Among Us?

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	Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Judith Viorst Aladdin, 1987 - 32 pages average customer review:based on 179 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

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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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.

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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.

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