Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last S...
Judith ViorstLast Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar -- and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But som...
Grown-Up Marriage: What We Know, Wish...
Judith ViorstProvocative, hilarious, and insightful, a wonderful volume, drawing from personal interviews with married men and women, as well as findings from couples therapists, reveals how to achieve a "grown-up" marriage by delving in...
I'll Fix Anthony (Aladdin Picture Boo...
Judith ViorstMother says deep down in his heart. Anthony loves me. Anthony says deep down in his heart he thinks I stink. Anthony's younger brother puts up with a lot. Every time he wants to play with Anthony and his friends, or even go into the p...
If I Were in Charge of the World and ...
Judith ViorstIf you've ever had trouble apologizing or keeping a secret, had a crush or a broken heart, there's a poem here for you! Written with humor and understanding, Judith Viorst's poems are certain to delight children and adults alike -- a...
Rosie likes Michael when he's dopey and not just when he's smart. Michael likes Rosie when she's grouchy and not just when she's nice. That's how friends are. When Michael's parakeet died, he called Rosie. When Rosie's dog ran away, s...
It's Sunday morning, very early Sunday morning. Anthony and Nicholas are not supposed to wake their parents before 9:45 am. (Whenever that is.) Certainly, three puzzles falling off a shelf isn't enough to wake them. And what about som...
Earrings! (Aladdin Picture Books)
Judith ViorstI want them. I need them. I love them. Beautiful earrings. Glorious earrings. What will a young girl do to get her ears pierced? Will she walk the dog for a year? YES! Will she clean her room every day for a year? YES! Will she be nic...
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible,...
Judith ViorstAlexander 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...
Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me?...
Judith ViorstAlexander is not going to leave his best friend Paul. Or Rachel, the best babysitter in the world. Or the Baldwins, who have a terrific dog named Swoozie. Or Mr. and Mrs. Oberdorfer, who always give great treats on Halloween. Who care...
Super-Completely and Totally the Mess...
Judith ViorstIt's hard being practically perfect and having the world's messiest younger sister. Big sister is constantly urging Sophie to be neat -- 'like me, Olivia' -- but whether at home, at school, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or even at ...
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith ViorstMy cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them... But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Lat...
This little boy will do anything to avoid an evening with the baby-sitter. He pleads with his parents. He begs. He bargains. Maybe he has a fever of a hundred and ten. Maybe he'll run away. Maybe he won't say good-bye!
My Mama Says There Aren't Any Zombies...
Judith ViorstHow can Nick believe his mother's telling him there aren't any monsters when she forgets what his favorite flavor of ice cream is? Or when she makes him wear boots and it doesn't even rain? Well, sometimes Mamas do make mistakes...but...
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible,...
Judith ViorstI could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. My mum says some days are like that. Judith Viorst's classic picture book, illustrated by Ray Cruz. "A sly, merry, delightful little book in all ways...
A little brother imagines how great life will be once he’s biggerthan his older brother in this saucy classic on sibling rivalry keenly captured by master storyteller Judith Viorst. Mother says deep down in his heart Anthony ...
Charlie is always ready for anything . . . just in case. What if it's raining very hard—so hard that rain could come into the house and make the furniture float? Charlie has a plan to keep himself dry . . . just in case. What if his...
Now in paperback, an illustrated chapter book from industry legends Judith Viorst and Lane Smith!I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, gonna, get a bronto-bronto-bronto-bronto-saurus for a pet!Lulu is so accustomed to getting what she want...
Lulu Is Getting a Sister: (Who WANTS ...
Judith ViorstLulu is getting the sister she never asked for in this oh-so-funny illustrated chapter book filled with hilarious hijinks and fiesty twists from Judith Viorst.Lulu has received the worst. News. EVER. She’s getting…a baby sister. N...
This irresistible illustrated chapter book starring Judith Viorst's Lulu is full of hilarious hijinks, delightful twists, and a top-secret mission!Eeny meeny miney mo,That babysitter's got to go.Lulu has put her tantrum-throwing days ...