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A review by oliviak07
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
3.0
Oddly enough, interpreting Judith Viorst's "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" for my practicum was my first experience with the classic. I do not believe it was never offered, but somehow the tale of a young boy experiencing a day so awful it is one for the ages never crossed my path, desk, or reading circle. But hey, better late than never!
The book is not what I would call a 'favorite' or 'quintessential' when it comes to children's books, however I do encourage the moral of the story be taught to children of all ages: While there will be terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days remember that it is only a day in the grand scheme of life. Kids, and adults, need that reminder often where they are 8-years-old or 88-years-old.
It begs the question: What was the next day like for Alexander? Did he find something in his cereal box after all?
If you are an ASL interpreter, or ASL interpreting student, the book is full of potential when it comes to classifiers and body language. Since many of the adjectives overlap and require one sign to convey it, the comfort zone with added body language will be stretched to get the specific points across (and it will be worth it).
Although my review seems to not favor the book beyond what it did for my practicum, I would not cause hesitation of a patron or teacher in deciding to share this story with the children and students in their lives. By all means I encourage you to check it out, and decide for yourself!
The book is not what I would call a 'favorite' or 'quintessential' when it comes to children's books, however I do encourage the moral of the story be taught to children of all ages: While there will be terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days remember that it is only a day in the grand scheme of life. Kids, and adults, need that reminder often where they are 8-years-old or 88-years-old.
It begs the question: What was the next day like for Alexander? Did he find something in his cereal box after all?
If you are an ASL interpreter, or ASL interpreting student, the book is full of potential when it comes to classifiers and body language. Since many of the adjectives overlap and require one sign to convey it, the comfort zone with added body language will be stretched to get the specific points across (and it will be worth it).
Although my review seems to not favor the book beyond what it did for my practicum, I would not cause hesitation of a patron or teacher in deciding to share this story with the children and students in their lives. By all means I encourage you to check it out, and decide for yourself!