picture • 32 Pages
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Book #1

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

Written by Judith Viorst & illustrated by Ray Cruz
6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
23
Words per page
Jul 15, 1987
Publication date
Paperback
$8.99
$8.58

Summary

The perennially popular tale of Alexander’s worst day is a storybook that belongs on every child’s bookshelf. Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair. And it got worse… His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV! This handsome new edition of Judith Viorst’s classic picture book is sure to charm readers of all ages.

Alexander Series

Published from 1987 - 2014
4 books
picture • 32 Pages
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Paperback
$8.99$8.58
picture • 32 Pages
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Paperback
$8.99$8.58
picture • 32 Pages
Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
Paperback
$7.99$7.59
picture • 40 Pages
Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever
Hardcover
$17.99$16.97

The Creatives Behind the Books

    Author & Illustrator
    Ray Cruz

    Ray Cruz is the illustrator of the modern classics Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday.

    Author
    Judith Viorst

    Judith Viorst is the author of the beloved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold some four million copies; the Lulu books, including Lulu and the Brontosaurus; the New York Times bestseller Necessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and young adults. Her most recent books of poetry include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety.

    Illustrator
    Robin Preiss Glasser

    Robin Preiss Glasser actually wore tiaras and tutus when she danced with the Pennsylvania Ballet. Now she happily spends her days in jeans, drawing. She has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including the bestselling Fancy Nancy series. She won the Children’s Choice Award for Best Illustrator of the Year for Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet. Robin and her family live in Southern California.

    Illustrator
    Isidre Mones

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