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Binding: Paperback
Brand: INGRAM BOOK & DISTRIBUTOR
EAN: 9780689711732
ISBN: 0689711735
Label: Aladdin
Manufacturer: Aladdin
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 32
Publication Date: July 15, 1987
Publisher: Aladdin
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Sales Rank: 347
Studio: Aladdin
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Rating:  - The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Book
This should actually be called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Book ... It was given to my daughter as a gift. As I was reading it to her, my husband popped his head in the room and asked "What are you reading?!" Alexander has such a bad attitude -- why would we want to introduce such a book to our child who has a sunny, bright disposition? I'm not PollyAnna, but I definitely don't see any reason to own this book. I'm sure there are better books to help children through ... Read More
Rating:  - Everyone Can Be Grumpy
Everyone can be grumpy (even some reviewers of this book).
This book takes you through the day of a crabby boy. There is no moral of the story, nothing redeeming or enlightening happens at the end to save the day.
That's where the parent/care taker has to step in. This book has less value as a "read it and tuck you in" story than as a "read it and talk about it" story. How do you deal with being crabby? Are you going to be crabby all day? What can you do throughout the ... Read More
Rating: - Does not send the right message to children - it's depressing and discouraging
I don't understand how there are so many positive reviews of this book! It's awful. Simply awful. There is nothing positive about this book at all.
I'm trying to teach my son how to be content with what he has and things that come his way. (Heck, I'm still trying to learn that myself.) Then a book like this comes along and on EVERY page you have a little boy with a whiny, complaining spirit. He is the most discontent character I have ever seen.
Kids have enough trouble ... Read More
Rating: - Is there a Grumpus Among Us?
This is a solid pick in my boys' bedtime reading collection.
I've found the trick to reading this book at bedtime is to tackle it as one long sentence with breathless pacing, punctuated by exasperated gasps and groans. My kids giggle with delight as Alexander grumps through his day, complaining about every perceived slight or wound as though their sum could prove to be fatal.
The added bonus is that this book gives a name to my sons' occasional lapses. When they are feeling miserable ... Read More
Rating:  - It Was Fun, Bad Day Or Not
I've seen some of the other reviews and how this book is too negative. I liked it! Things don't always so as planned, but this book offers a refreshing and funny way to introduce that concept to your child. The pictures are great and the message is clear that despite everything being topsy-turvy, it'll be allright and we'll make it through. I recommend this book. Another book I like and read to my son is "Ladybug Baby Bug", by Janice and Mark Perkins, which is all good. For those that thought this book was ... Read More
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