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.

The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Bad Days

Bernice Gets Carried Away
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Bernice Gets Carried Away

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·4.1/5 Goodreads · 683 ratings
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Hardcover
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.
Karen's Worst Day (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

Karen's Worst Day (Graphic Novel)

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 Goodreads · 5,394 ratings
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Paperback
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?
Everything's Wrong!
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025

Everything's Wrong!

A bear and bunny face a chaotic day. Can friendship save it?

40 pages· 890 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 339 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Best friends Jeff and Anders, a bear and a bunny, embark on a day filled with mishaps—from power outages to missing socks. As chaos unfolds, their friendship is put to the test. Can they turn a disastrous day into an adventure? Discover how teamwork and laughter can overcome any challenge in this delightful tale.
I Love You Stinkier Than Socks
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2027

I Love You Stinkier Than Socks

A cranky kid wakes up on the wrong side of bed. Is he still loved?

32 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Some days a child wakes up gloomier than a rainy day, and nothing seems to help. Through one grumpy day, a crabby kid and his grown-up find sillier and sillier ways to tell each other they are loved no matter what. A sweet, playful picture book about bad moods and unconditional love.
Pandy's Bad Day
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2024

Pandy's Bad Day

Pandy Paws faces a tough day. Can he learn it's okay to feel down?

32 pages· 433 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 35 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Pandy Paws is having a terrible day, and nothing seems to lift his spirits. Gabby and the Gabby Cats try everything to cheer him up. Will Pandy discover that it's okay to have bad days? Join the adventure in Gabby's Dollhouse and see if Pandy can find his smile again.