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Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move

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This is a continuation of the Alexander books. We should all have read about his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day already. I also use this book in my classroom and have found that while the kids do like to hear another story about this adorable little boy, this story just doesn't click with them. The success of Alexander's other stories came from the way kids were able to relate to his situation. This book just doesn't have that.

What it does have though is a wonderfully planned out story and some good imitations of Ray Cruz's original depictions of Alexander. Again, things just aren't going Alexander's way and his imagination begins to spin ways he can keep from moving with his family. He learns his brothers and parents are much more understanding of his situation than he first thought however.

Why 4 stars?:
This book still deserves a place in your library, however it can't compare to the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Still, children will enjoy hearing another story about Alexander and if any of them have moved or are moving, they will get even something more out of this cute story.

This book was funny because Alexander didn't want to move, and he kept saying "I'm not-DO YOU HEAR ME? I MEAN IT!-going to move." He kept thinking of going to other people's houses and asking to stay. The pictures were funny especially when he had kisses all over his face. This book would be good for somebody who is moving. I think a third grader would enjoy this book because it is funny.

I used this book for a class project, and I was able to create many activities that went along well with the book. Now that I have used it in a classroom, I have found it to be an excellent resource for any student who is either moving away or who has just moved to the area. Similarily, this book has been a helpful one to read to neighbors and friends who are dreading the "big" move. Alexander tells it like it is, and subsequently, relates perfectly to young readers and adults alike.

I thought this book was a very good book for kids of all ages. i'm sure you would agree with me. The book talked about everyone pacjing and getting all of thier things ready for the bid move and how Alexander was being stubborn. This would be a good xmas present for someone planning on moving. This book was long enough to get the message across, but not too long.

"Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" is an absolute classic of children's literature, even if I have heard Judith Viorst's story done way too often at speech tournaments. The idea of feeling so mad or sad that you want to move to Australia remains one of the great punch lines. In "Alexander's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move" she comes up with a story almost as good. Alexander might talk about moving to Australia, but when his mom and dad tell him that the family is moving to a new home a thousand miles away he decides that he is not going to move. He is not even going to pack.

His father might have a new job a thousand miles away and there might be a new house a thousand miles away but Alexander does not care. Right next door to the new house there might be a boy who is the same age of his brother Anthony and down the street there might be a boy the same age as his brother Nick, but Alexander figures that there is probably nobody for a thousand miles who is his age. He will never have a best friend like Paul again or a great sitter like Rachel. Alexander has a long, long list of favorite friends and special places that he will never have again if he moves. Therefore, he is not packing. Never. Not going to happen.

"Alexander's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move" is illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser, who pointedly does so in the style of Ray Cruz, who first illustrated Alexander in print and who was unable to complete the work on this endeavor. This book might come in second to the original tale, but for any kid who has to deal with the trauma of moving (as an Air Force Brat my family moved a half-dozen times when I was growing up) this story will ring true and help put things in perspective. Final Note: I was surprised to read that Judith Viorst has three sons named Anthony, Nicholas, and Alexander. This must have made for an interesting household. I wonder what happened to Alexander when he grew up. Maybe he moved to Australia.

Alexander, Who's Not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) Going to move by Judith Viorst is a great childrens book. It is wonderfully illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. The storyline is realistic and approaches a subject in a creative style. It is attractive to young readers and manages to shed light on Alexander's negative feelings towards moving. Alexander ends up happy and so will the reader.

Another great Alexander book! This one deals with moving and I think it would be a helpful story to read if you are moving and your child is worry about that transition. It's a silly read and will make you chuckle. Another must-have!

This was very much in the wonderful style of the other two Alexander books. The poor boy can't seem to catch a break. His two older brothers always seem to get what they want and poor Alexander is left without. Does that sound like your little guy or little girl ever? I know mine go through phases where it's the worst day of their lives.

In this book, Alexander has to move, so some may feel it's only good for children moving. It would be wonderful for that, but my son enjoys it just as much as the other 2, even though he's never moved at all. We actually get to see that he recognizes that his parents have some sympathy for him, by offering to buy him a dog and make long distance calls to his friends. I liked this, because it shows that maybe the move won't be so bad at all.

So, if you enjoyed "Alexander's Terrible, Horrible, Mixed Up, Really Bad Day" and "Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday", go ahead and round out your collection. Get this one too. You won't be disappointed.

I read this to my son right before we prepared to move into a new house. I love all the Alexander books, but this one was especially helpful to aid in a seven year-old's transition to a new home.

This was the favorite of the day. We both love the Alexander books. This one was recommended in the Health program. We are studying families and today the focus was changes that families make. One change is moving. This book really hit home with my 8 year old because he never wants to move. He could understand how Alexander felt. This was recommended in a 1st grade Health Program.