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Judith Viorst

Judith Viorst is an American author renowned for her insightful and humorous works across various genres, including children's literature, poetry, and psychology. Best known for "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," she combines wit and wisdom in her storytelling. Viorst's writings often explore themes of family dynamics and personal growth, appealing to readers of all ages with her engaging and relatable narratives.

Quotes

I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there's gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard and by mistake I dropped my sweater in the sink while the water was running and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

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I think I'll move to Australia.

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They made me cry too. Because of them I'm having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

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I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

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There were lima beans for dinner and I hate limas.

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I was so mad I bit my mom.

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I guess I’ll move to Australia.

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I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there's gum in my hair.

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It has been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. My mom says some days are like that.

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My bath was too hot, I got soap in my eyes, my marble went down the drain, and I had to wear my railroad train pajamas.

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I hate Australia.

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They made me sit in the middle, and I said I was being scrunched.

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