Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day facts for kids
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a popular children's picture book. It was written by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Ray Cruz. The book was first published in 1972 by Simon and Schuster.
This funny story is about a boy named Alexander. He wakes up one day and everything just seems to go wrong! From the moment he gets out of bed, his day is full of little problems. Alexander even starts to think about moving to Australia to escape his bad day. But by the end of the story, he learns an important lesson. He realizes that everyone has bad days sometimes, even people in Australia.
About the Book
The book is known for its simple language and relatable story. Many kids can understand how Alexander feels when things don't go his way. The story teaches that it's okay to have a bad day. It also shows that even on tough days, you can get through them. The illustrations by Ray Cruz help bring Alexander's feelings to life. They show his frustration and sadness in a way that children can easily understand.
Film Adaptation
The popular book was later made into a movie. In 2011, Century Fox first planned to make a live-action film. However, The Walt Disney Company later took over the project. Disney released their film adaptation in 2014. The movie has the same name as the book. It is loosely based on the original story, meaning it takes the main idea but adds new characters and events. The film explores the idea of a whole family having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
See Also
- Judith Viorst
- Ray Cruz
