#70 in Children’s books
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
- 32
- Pages
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About the book
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a 1972 ALA Notable Children's Book written by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Ray Cruz.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.0 across 175 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 54% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Children’s books average of 7.9. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.7 | 37 | 21% |
| Hardcover | 8.1 | 138 | 79% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“An amazing book that amuses you but also allows you to realize that everyone has a bad day. And yes your child will see the same message.”
“A great book about a kid who is having a rough day and who is expressing his feelings, without anyone trying to solve them or change them for him.”
Frequently asked
What age is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day for?
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day sits on the Children shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 5–10. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 32 pages — shorter than 99% of the ranked books in Children’s books.
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