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Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair. And it got worse . . . way worse. . . .

cover Alexander Y El Día Terrible, Horrible, Espantoso, Horroroso
Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day

by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Ray Cruz

Alexander knew it was going to be a terrible day when he woke up with gum in this hair.

And it got worse. . . .

His best friend deserted him. There was no dessert in his lunch bag. And, on top of all that, there were lima beans for dinner and kissing on TV!

Ages 6-9
ISBN: 0-689-31591-0
Price: $16.95
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

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