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Judith Viorst

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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.

Lulu Is Getting a Sister
What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?
Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever
Lulu's Mysterious Mission
Lulu Walks the Dogs
Lulu and the Brontosaurus
Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest
Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
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Lulu Is Getting a Sister
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · April 24, 2018

Lulu Is Getting a Sister

By Judith Viorst · With Kevin Cornell

Lulu's forced into big sister training, but she's not playing nice.

192 pages· 11,938 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 361 ratings
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1972

A young boy recounts the events of his terrible day.

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1971

A boy struggles to find ten good things about his late cat, uncovering a deeper understanding.

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978

Alexander's dollar vanishes as he learns the true value of money management.

Lulu and the Brontosaurus

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2010

Lulu wants a brontosaurus, but it wants her as a pet. Who will win?

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$759

Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1995

A boy refuses to move with his family, clinging to his beloved hometown life.

Lulu Walks the Dogs

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Lulu's dog-walking gig spirals into chaos. Can she earn the cash she desperately needs?

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14

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0

Illustrated

10

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7

Chapter books

7

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Lulu Is Getting a Sister

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2018

Lulu's forced into big sister training, but she's not playing nice.

What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Explore childhood's emotional roller-coaster through witty poems.

Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Can Alexander resist temptation to avoid consequences and be the Best Boy Ever?

Lulu's Mysterious Mission

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2014

Lulu's babysitter holds a secret that changes everything. Can Lulu handle the surprise?

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$858

Lulu Walks the Dogs

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Lulu's dog-walking gig spirals into chaos. Can she earn the cash she desperately needs?

Super-Completely and Totally the Messiest

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001

Charlie learns that sometimes being unprepared is the best preparation.

If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1981

Explore poems that capture the struggles of secrets, apologies, and heartaches.

Rosie and Michael

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1974

Can friendship survive pranks, laughter, and emergencies?

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
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The Tenth Good Thing About Barney

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1971

A boy struggles to find ten good things about his late cat, uncovering a deeper understanding.

I'll Fix Anthony

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1969

A younger brother dreams of outgrowing his older sibling's torment.

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Kevin Cornell

Illustrator / 2 shared books

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