Books About Bad Days

The Best Bad Days Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about bad days? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Bad Days

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Bernice Gets Carried Away

By Hannah E. Harrison

A grumpy cat's bad day turns into an unexpected adventure with balloons and new friends.

32 pages· 315 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 684 ratings

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Summary: Bernice the cat is having a terrible time at a birthday party, missing out on cake and drinks. Frustrated, she grabs all the balloons and floats away. As she drifts, Bernice discovers the joy of sharing and brightens the day for other animals. Will she find her way back to the party and learn the value of kindness? Join Bernice on her whimsical journey and see how a little sharing can change everything.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Karen's Worst Day (Graphic Novel)

By Ann M. Martin, Katy Farina (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novel series

A young girl tries to navigate a series of unfortunate events on a particularly bad day.

144 pages· 4,205 words· Est. 47 min read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,244 ratings

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Summary: Karen's day spirals as everything goes wrong—missing jeans, no cereal prize, and a grumpy cat. Even her attempts to fix things backfire. Can she turn her luck around, or is this truly the worst day ever?

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