Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
Alexander has a day full of misfortunes and learns to accept his bad day.
Summary
Alexander is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. He wakes up with gum in his hair, his mom forgets to pack him dessert, and he has to wear his train pajamas to school. Throughout the day, Alexander experiences a series of misfortunes, from getting his best friend in trouble to having to eat lima beans for dinner. In the end, Alexander learns to accept his bad day and is comforted by his family.
Interpretation
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a story about learning to accept bad days. Alexander experiences a series of misfortunes, but in the end, he is comforted by his family and learns to accept his bad day. This story teaches children that bad days are a part of life and that it is important to accept them.
Who is this book for?
This book is for children ages 4-8.
Keywords
Children, Fiction, Family, Acceptance, Misfortune