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Lulu is getting the sister she never asked for in this hilarious illustrated chapter book filled with hilarious hijinks and fiesty twists from the author of "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

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When Judith's son Alexander announces that he and his entire family would be staying with her and her husband for ninety days while their house was being renovated, Judy finds it to be a magnificent, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not only to get to know her children and grandchildren a little better than before, but also to reconnect with her husband as they hold hands, close their eyes, and wait patiently for move-out day.

In a companion volume to her wildly successful poetry collection, If I Were in Charge of the World, Viorst examines, from a child's perspective, such traumas and joys as a child's first day of school, what a wonderful world it is (even if they did make a few mistakes), and the trouble with poeple like Wayne--a fellow who "clogs up life's drain".

A child, on the verge of being left behind by parents who are going out for the evening, comes up with a variety of pleas and excuses.

The only book to examine loss as a necessary experience for personal growth, "Necessary Loss" takes readers through the typical moments of loss throughout life--from maternal separation to shifting friendships, from divorce to old age. First published in 1986, this life-affirming, life-changing, and timeless book is filled with wise and witty insights into how we all must adjust to the changes that are an inevitable part of life.

The legendary author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day turns her attention to marriage in a collection of poems that explores the peeves and pleasures of a long marriage...and what lies beyond.Judith Viorst began publishing poetry in the 1960s in New York magazine, and since then, her works have celebrated life's milestones with wit and poignancy. Married for fifty-five years, she now casts a rueful, experienced ey...

Poor Alexander! He woke up with gum in his hair, his mom forgot to put dessert in his lunch bag, there were lima beans for dinner, and kissing on TV -- even the cat refuses to sleep in his bed. Some days are just like that.Alexander's awful day is the perfect lead-off for this collection of funny, touching stories about the ups and downs of childhood -- from imaginary monsters to saying goodbye to a family pet. Judith Viorst's insightful and h...

From the beloved and internationally bestselling author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst comes a collection of wry and witty poems that touch on every aspect of the roller-coaster ride that is childhood.Did you wake up this morning all smiley inside? Does life taste like ice cream and cake? Or does it seem more like your goldfish just died And your insides are one great big ache? From school to fami...

Bestselling author Viorst uses her abundant gifts to consider how marriage pulls, cajoles, and commands people to grow up. By viewing marriage "as a problem we have to solve again and again, " she offers a fresh view of both the mirages of marriage and how readers can adjust their expectations.

From the bestselling author of Forever Fifty comes a new collection of poems that tickle, console, and offer the pleasure of instant recognition -- the perfect book for any woman anywhere in the vicinity of sixty.Judith Viorst's "decade" books of verse -- including It's Hard to Be Hip Over Thirty, How Did I Get to Be Forty, and Forever Fifty -- have delighted millions of readers worldwide who relish her wit, warmth, and wisdom. Now here she is...

The young narrator of this amusing and familiar tale absolutely, positively does not want his parents to go out to dinner and leave him with a baby-sitter. "Both parents and kids will identify with this tale. . . . The story's inherent humor is highlighted by Chorao's imaginative color pictures".--Booklist. Full color throughout.

What's a little girl to do when her mom and dad refuse to let her get her ears pierced? "As she has done so often in the past, Viorst hones in on minor childhood crises with a perfect blend of humor and insight, and Malone's expressive and comic figures are miniature character studies in themselves".--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations.

For the next decade, a baby-boomer will turn 50 every seven seconds. What would they do without the wit and wisdom of Judith Viorst's classic exploration of that delicate time in life? 24 line drawings.

The newest in Viorst's decades series highlights funny, touching, and true poems about being 80.

In this stand-alone sequel to "Lulu and the Brontosaurus, " industry legends Viorst and Smith once again prove that even the loudest, rudest, and most obstinate of girls can win readers over. Full color.

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Nog steeds het mooiste prentenboek over rouwverwerking. Nieuwe uitgave (12de druk!) van het ontroerende verhaal over poes Roetje, die dood is gegaan en begraven moet worden. Samen met zijn moeder verzint de hoofdpersoon tien dingen waarom Roetje zo'n fijne poes is geweest. Tien dingen, dat is heel wat voor een kat!