Every Judith Viorst picture book on our list.
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4 books
From gum in his hair to lima beans at dinner, everything goes wrong for Alexander. Kids laugh in recognition, and it reminds everyone that some days are just like that.
Grandparents give Alexander a dollar, and bit by bit he spends it on gum, bets, and fines until nothing is left. A hilarious, painless first lesson in saving money.
Alexander flatly refuses to move when his family relocates, and he means it. A funny, honest story for any kid dreading a big change.
After his cat Barney dies, a boy tries to name ten good things about him. A gentle, honest classic for a first experience with loss.