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Everything goes wrong for Alexander, from gum in his hair to lima beans for dinner
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What it is about
Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair and the day only gets worse. His mother reminds him that some days are like that.
Who will enjoy it
Parents who want a funny way to talk about bad days.
What you will get
A relatable story that makes a rough day feel normal, and that ends with a smile.
Facts
Genre
Children’s Books · Feelings · Family · Humor
Best for
Ages 5–6
Length
32 pages · about 5 minutes read aloud
More about this book
Who
Alexander and his family.
World
One very long day.
What makes it different
It admits that some days are just hard.
Feel
Funny and honest.
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