About This Book
This classic picture book follows Alexander through a day filled with minor mishaps and frustrations, from waking up with gum in his hair to a lima bean dinner. Alexander feels singled out by his misfortune, but by the end of the day, he finds comfort in his mother's gentle reminder that everyone, even in Australia, has terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days sometimes. It's a relatable story that normalizes big feelings and offers a reassuring perspective on dealing with disappointment and anger.
On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.
Discussion Prompts
1
What made Alexander's day so terrible, horrible, no good, and very bad?
2
Have you ever had a day like Alexander's? What happened?
3
How did Alexander feel throughout the day? How do you know?
4
What did Alexander's mom tell him at the end of the day? Why do you think that made him feel better?
5
What are some things you can do when you're having a bad day?
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