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1 review
Judith Viorst

Demco Media, 1993

One of our favorites!
This book has always been one of my family's favories. Our mom had to read it to us daily--I think she had it memorized. Even now (when we're 30-ish) if my sister needs cheering up, I can always get a smile if I read her the part about the dungaree legs. I've given this book (and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day) to all of my friends' children & they love it too.

Absolutely Positively Alexander: The Complete Stories

10 reviews
Judith Viorst

Atheneum, 1997

Who hasn't had a "terrible, horrible no good very bad day"
I grew up just loving Alexander in Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day. My mother read it to us a children (ok, so now you know I'm not too old!) and I was just thrilled to see such a good copy of not only it but the other Alexander stories as well. The library binding is very nice and this book will definitely be a keepsake for my children someday. If you like to have ...

Sunday Morning

4 reviews
Judith Viorst

Aladdin, 1993

Sunday Morning is true to life!!
I was so excited to find this book on Amazon. This was my and my sister's favorite book growing up. Everyone who has been a child can identify with the hours before their parents wake-up. It is hilarious!

Earrings

3 reviews
Judith Viorst

Topeka Bindery, 1999

Great persuasive book!
As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for a great book that demonstrates the type of writing I am teaching. In this case, EARRINGS is a wonderful example of persuasion. The little girl is trying to convince her parents that she is ready for pierced ears, but her parents (like myself) are stubborn. She uses every form of persuasion, from begging to making deals, to get her parents to relent. ...

Grown-up Marriage: What We Know, Wish We Had Known, and Still Need to Know About Being Married

6 reviews
Judith Viorst, 2002

Terrific insights into relationships
I wish this book had been written a year ago when my own "starter marriage" was falling apart. There were so many instances in the book where I could point to a passage and say, "Yep! That's us." "That's totally what happened to us too!" etc. It might have saved my marriage. But I'm glad to have read this book later rather than never. With an impressive understanding of human nature, Viorst ...

It's Hard to Be Hip over Thirty

2 reviews
Judith Viorst

Signet, 1970

It's STILL hard to be hip over thirty
This book of poetry/short stories made me laugh. Hearing about other people's married life, in laws, etc. is just as funny as telling about my own. I was sad to realize that women have the same problems now as they did in 1970. Not knowing what this book was about when I bought it I was hoping for answers, but fortunately I got a laugh at least. Quite amusing for people interested in women's ...

Alexander Y El Dia Terrible, Horrible, Espantoso, Horroroso

5 reviews
Judith Viorst

Topeka Bindery, 1999

Repetition is the key to learning
Our whole family enjoys reading this book. With its repetition of the "horrible, terrible..." day, we now can all read those parts together. And when the kids have a bad day, we can refer to the book (and talk about going to Australia). It helps to make light of a bad day.

Alphabet from Z to A: (With Much Confusion on the Way

1 review
Judith Viorst

Demco Media, 1997

Unconventional verse alphabet
Judith Viorst's The Alphabet from Z to A (with much confusion on the way) is a rather unconventional alphabet book in verse. Starting at the end of the alphabet and progressing forward, each letter has one page devoted to it with verses ranging from two to seven lines, in varying rhythms. The verses address the confusing idiosyncrasies of the English language, complaining about homonyms, silent ...

Rosie and Michael

5 reviews
Judith Viorst

Demco Media, 1988

The best book for a best friend!
My best friend and I have adopted this book as "our book." We read it when we miss each other and it brings back all the memories of a great childhood friendship. This is a book that shouldn't be passed over. This is truly one of my favorites and is perfect for any occasion!

Necessary Losses

1 review
JUDITH VIORST, 1986

NECESSARY LOSSES Helps One To Cope With Loss. PERIOD
NECESSARY LOSSES was suggested as an interesting book to read for reasons I later learned were understated. Judith Viorst helps the reader to confront losses of any kind - loss of independence, loss of a loved one or loved ones, marital difficulties, diappointments, pervasive loss of one's personal sense of well being and adequacy. . . We have loaned it out, given it as a gift many times ...

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

8 reviews
Judith Viorst, Ray Cruz

Atheneum, 1995

Judith Viorst comes up with another great Alexander story
"Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" is an absolute classic of children's literature, even if I have heard Judith Viorst's story done way too often at speech tournaments. The idea of feeling so mad or sad that you want to move to Australia remains one of the great punch lines. In "Alexander's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move" she comes up with a story almost ...

The Tenth Good Thing about Barney

29 reviews
Judith Viorst

Aladdin Paperbacks, 1987

Healing and Hope
When we lose a beloved animal, we can feel as if we have lost a part of ourselves. Nothing can truly express the grace that pets can bring to our lives: the unconditional love, the tenderness in their eyes, their complete acceptance of who we are. To have a book like this brings comfort and hope to children and adults. Through a searching and meaningful conversation, we learn the beautiful ...

I'll Fix Anthony

9 reviews
Judith Viorst

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1987

kid's book
This book was a favorite of mine as a child and I was glad to find it again. Given as a gift to my great-nephew who enjoyed it.

If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Worries

7 reviews
Judith Viorst

Perfection Learning Prebound, 1984

I can even top that
I was in the second grade when I first found this book, and subsequently read and memorized each poem. Viorst has an astounding ability to incorporate the hightened emotions of childhood with the reality of aging. She can be whimsical and rhythmic as well as dramatic and mornful. I would recommend buying this for any relative, friend, or yourself no matter what age. I still have my very first ...

What the Dormouse Said: Lessons for Grown-ups from Children's Books

11 reviews

Algonquin Books, 2004

Wonderful, Charming Book
I just happened upon this book in my local bookstore, and I feel lucky really. It's a gem. Filled with wonderfully witty and wise quotations from childrens books through the ages. The quotations brought back lovely memories of my own childhood and my own childhood reading. They also reminded me of how beautiful and eloquent and wise the simple thoughts are from great children's literature. Thank ...

Necessary Losses

22 reviews
Judith Viorst

Ballantine Books, 1996

Good for everyone
Sometimes we wonder why life is so damn tough and sad and tragic. Well, this book doesn't help to answer those questions or to make it seem any better, but it does normalize all of those feelings, and it does explore all of the normal and necessary losses people experience in their lives. My therapist recommended it to me when my not-good-for-me boyfriend broke up with me and in turn, facilitated ...

When Did I Stop Being 20 and Other Injustices

1 review
Judith Viorst

Simon & Schuster, 1987

She's singing my lyrics
Each page of this book speaks my own feelings about a stage in life from going to college, falling in love, hating one's husband for going on a great business trip and leaving you home with the kids, etc. I laugh hard, and also feel validated. The writing is not a conventional poetic style, but Viorst uses words with skill and there are parallels, sounds and rhythms that add a poetic dimension ...

Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

172 reviews
Judith Viorst

Atheneum, 1972

A great way to soothe the bruises of life with your child!
My children just loved this story and who doesn't think they want to run away at one time or another? It is a day that each of us have and even the little one next to you understands that. The pen and ink illustrations are fantastic. I used to buy them by the dozen and stack them in the hall closet because it always seemed one of the kids friends was having a birthday. It saved me loads of time ...

I'm Too Young To Be Seventy: And Other Delusions

9 reviews
Judith Viorst

Free Press, 2005

Yes Witty, But Far Far More
I bought this book for an older friend turning 70, and -- laughing out loud -- read it before wrapping. It's not only witty (and thoughtful) for those turning 70, but for those of us who will someday reach 70, and have friends of 70. Sometimes I feel I have grown up with Judith Viorst. She is enough older that her age milestone books are out and available before I turn 30, 40 50, and on. I ...

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

14 reviews
Judith Viorst

Armada, 1980

kinda cute
Great for those under 10; my kids think it's funny and keep telling me, "I'll never do that". Yeah, right. :)

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