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Alexander, Who's Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever Kindle Edition

by Judith Viorst (Author), Isidre Mones (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 164 ratings
Editors' pick Best Books Ages 6-8
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Alexander tries his hand at behaving in this hilarious companion to the bestselling classic Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

Last night somebody ate a whole box of jelly donuts. That somebody woke up with a terrible bellyache, and that somebody’s mom found the empty box and told that somebody that there are going to be consequences.

That somebody is Alexander, and Alexander really hates consequences.

So from now on, he is going to try his best to be the Best Boy Ever. For the complete and entire rest of his life. Starting right this very minute.

But there are all sorts of things that you can’t do when you’re being the Best Boy Ever. Fun things. Very important things. Things that Alexander might—just might—like a little bit more than he hates consequences.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD770L
  6. Publisher
    Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    August 26, 2014
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  12. ISBN-13
    978-1481423533
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Editorial Reviews

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K-Gr 2—Another winner about mischievous Alexander, who this time is trying to be the Best Boy Ever after his latest disastrous escapade: eating a whole box of doughnuts. "Consequences" follow—he has to stay in his room all day on Saturday, with no electronics or TV, and he suffers a ferocious stomachache for his greediness. After an exhausting seven days of striving mightily to be the BBE (with varying results), he wakes up on Saturday, doubting that he can continue his angelic behavior forever and succumbs to another box of doughnuts. The illustrations follow original artist Roy Cruz's art perfectly, humorously portraying Alexander's struggles with his worst self. Viorst's text is right on target as usual, hilariously describing the boy's thoughts: "I'm thinking how much I love eating jelly doughnuts. And I'm thinking how much I hate having consequences. And I'm thinking I hate those consequences much, much, much, much more than I love doughnuts." On Sunday he thinks, "Everyone's still asleep, and I'm still walking around on tiptoes. But it's lonesome….And I'm thinking that if I went out the front door and rang the doorbell five, six, seven times, no one would be sleeping anymore." Kids will surely identify with Alexander's trials and tribulations—either in a group situation or at home with a long-suffering parent, who will probably get a kick out of the book, too!—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA

About the Author

Judith Viorst is the author of the beloved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold some four million copies; the Lulu books, including Lulu and the Brontosaurus; the New York Times bestseller Necessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and young adults. Her most recent books of poetry include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety.

Isidre Monés is a Spanish artist best known for his comic book work. In addition to illustrating Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3, he has also illustrated several of Cynthia Rylant’s Henry and Mudge stories.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IBHS6ZU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum Books for Young Readers (August 26, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 26, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 41862 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 164 ratings

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Judith Viorst

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Judith Viorst has written many books for children, including the classics Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and its sequels, and If I Were in Charge of the World and Other Stories. She is also the author of Just in Case, illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal. She lives with her husband, Milton, in Washington D.C.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
164 global ratings

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Carrie Preston
5.0 out of 5 stars We love Alexander
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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My 4yo fell in love with Horrible Day, so I figured he would enjoy this title. It hasn’t been quite the hit I expected. There are more words per page, he wants to turn to the next picture before I can finish reading. It might be one we have to grow into.
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Teachpc
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful book for kids who love to read
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020
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These books are a joy to read and my son loved them growing up and now I'm buying them for his daughter who just loves them.
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dazzle
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
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I bought it for 4 yr old,probably better for an older child but he likes It and the other Alexander book. Good message for kids.
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Alyssa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars My kid loves it. Subtly teaches lessons
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2020
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Perfect story. My kid loves it
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Courtney Rothe
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but wordy.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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This is a cute book. We really like the other Alexander books. This one seems way wordier than the others. My 6 year old got a bit bored at times but the story is cute and follows the theme of the others. He understood it and we’ve read it a few times now.
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Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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This is a good story. My son really liked it and so did I.
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J. Wells
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good book about Alexander
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2014
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Nothing beats the first Alexander book, but this one is fun and my grandson, age 7, like it.
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AugustaDoc
5.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book if you have to read them over and ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2017
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My 4 year old loves it. Not a bad book if you have to read them over and over ......
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Pauline Barnett
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2020
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Love Alexander books...second time in buying these stories..my son and now my grandson
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Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2014
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Excellent! Thank You
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Jentie McKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars This Alexander is as good as all the previous ones
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2014
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Judith Viorst has done it again! This Alexander is as good as all the previous ones.
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