awildfawn's review against another edition
4.0
I feel guilty for laughing at a naughty little boy's bad day but this was too sweat and his reactions were too funny. I could help it. :D
rjvrtiska's review against another edition
5.0
Mother Tongue Notes: Good repitition that reads almost like a song with verses and a chorus. I had to explain prizes in the ceral box to non-American students (though this is done in Italy, too). The Australia refrain is fun for my Australian students. Good basic vocabulary.
heathernj9's review against another edition
5.0
My mother still tells me they even have days like that in Australia, when I've had a bad day. :)
odinblindeye's review against another edition
2.0
Old Children's Book. Liked it as a kid, but haven't read it in years.
idgey's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
maron123's review against another edition
5.0
I have always loved this book because we all have that day where nothing and I do mean NOTHING goes as it is planned. However in the end, the next day is always a little better (sometimes).
bluenicorn's review against another edition
4.0
I think this one still holds up, and would be best suited for being read aloud by an expressive reader. The artwork does feel a bit dated... but I don't know kids well enough to know if that would bother them.
kateraed's review against another edition
3.0
A classic! Giving language for bad moods and feeling powerless, and also allowing more mature readers to see how our mood contributes to the choice of a horrible, no good, very bad day. The conclusion's refusal to resolve with a happier ending allows readers to draw their own conclusions -- just as it should be.
jiffy1066's review against another edition
5 stars for me. 3-4 stars for my daughter.