Viorst, Judith
Overview
| Works: | 277 works in 1,336 publications in 10 languages and 69,492 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Humorous fiction Picture books Poetry Echo verse Children's films Blank verse Drama Comedy films |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Lyricist, Bibliographic antecedent, Librettist |
| Classifications: | PZ7.V816, E |
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Most widely held works about
Judith Viorst
- Yes, married; a saga of love and complaint by Judith Viorst( Book )
- Judith Viorst by Jill C Wheeler( Book )
- Alexander and the wonderful, marvelous, excellent, terrific ninety days : [an almost completely honest account of what happened to our family when our youngest son, his wife, and their baby, their toddler, and their five-year old came to live with us for three months] by Judith Viorst( Recording )
- Something about the author( )
- Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day by Judith Viorst( Visual )
- How did I get to be 40 & other atrocities by Judith Viorst( )
- The Judith Viorst series : teacher's guide( Book )
- Judith Viorst : (1931-)( )
- Judith Viorst letters to Louis Untermeyer by Judith Viorst( )
- <> by Judith Viorst( Book )
- [Judith Viorst reads some love poetry and talks about married love on Valentine's Day] by Judith Viorst( Recording )
- Judith Viorst : (1931- )( )
- Judith Viorst Papers by Judith Viorst( )
- Delaware Women's Conference records by Inc Delaware Women's Conference( )
- Contemporary Authors Volume 59 : a bio-bibliographical guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television, and other fields( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Judith Viorst
Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day by
Judith Viorst(
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158 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 8,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too
158 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 8,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too
The tenth good thing about Barney by
Judith Viorst(
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79 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat
79 editions published between 1971 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 3,686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat
Alexander, who used to be rich last Sunday by
Judith Viorst(
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53 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in English and held by 3,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar
53 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in English and held by 3,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar
Alexander, who's not (Do you hear me? I mean it!) Going to move by
Judith Viorst(
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27 editions published between 1995 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Angry Alexander refuses to move away if it means having to leave his favorite friends and special places
27 editions published between 1995 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 3,168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Angry Alexander refuses to move away if it means having to leave his favorite friends and special places
Just in case by
Judith Viorst(
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7 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 3,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie likes to be ready for anything, imagining that his house could be flooded or a mermaid might kidnap him, but he learns that it is sometimes good to be unprepared. Annotation. Charlie is a boy who 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 parents are going out and he gets a babysitter who won't read to him or let him watch TV? Charlie has a plan for making his own fun ... just in case. Charlie likes to be ready for anything. But as Charlie is about to find out, sometimes not being ready is even better
7 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in English and held by 3,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie likes to be ready for anything, imagining that his house could be flooded or a mermaid might kidnap him, but he learns that it is sometimes good to be unprepared. Annotation. Charlie is a boy who 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 parents are going out and he gets a babysitter who won't read to him or let him watch TV? Charlie has a plan for making his own fun ... just in case. Charlie likes to be ready for anything. But as Charlie is about to find out, sometimes not being ready is even better
Necessary losses by
Judith Viorst(
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91 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 3,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On verso title page: The loves, illusions, dependencies, and impossible expectations that all of us have to give up in order to grow
91 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 3,079 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On verso title page: The loves, illusions, dependencies, and impossible expectations that all of us have to give up in order to grow
My mama says there aren't any zombies, ghosts, vampires, creatures, demons, monsters, fiends, goblins, or things by
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38 editions published between 1973 and 2009 in English and Dutch and held by 2,329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
If his mother has made other important mistakes, can Nick trust her word that there are no goblins and such lurking around in the night?
38 editions published between 1973 and 2009 in English and Dutch and held by 2,329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
If his mother has made other important mistakes, can Nick trust her word that there are no goblins and such lurking around in the night?
If I were in charge of the world and other worries : poems for children and their parents by
Judith Viorst(
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26 editions published between 1981 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Forty-one poems reveal a variety of secret thoughts, worries, and wishes
26 editions published between 1981 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Forty-one poems reveal a variety of secret thoughts, worries, and wishes
The good-bye book by
Judith Viorst(
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10 editions published between 1988 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
10 editions published between 1988 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,913 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
Earrings! by
Judith Viorst(
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15 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 1,794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young girl uses various arguments to convince her parents to let her have her ears pierced
15 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 1,794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young girl uses various arguments to convince her parents to let her have her ears pierced
Lulu and the brontosaurus by
Judith Viorst(
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12 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and Portuguese and held by 1,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's
12 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and Portuguese and held by 1,756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's
Super-completely and totally the messiest by
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18 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Olivia, who is very neat and practically perfect, despairs because her sister Sophia is super-completely and totally the messiest person, no matter where she goes or what she does
18 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Olivia, who is very neat and practically perfect, despairs because her sister Sophia is super-completely and totally the messiest person, no matter where she goes or what she does
Forever fifty and other negotiations by
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10 editions published between 1989 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,539 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Amusing poems written about various aspects of being fifty years old
10 editions published between 1989 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,539 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Amusing poems written about various aspects of being fifty years old
Rosie and Michael by
Judith Viorst(
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24 editions published between 1974 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two friends tell what they like about each other--even the bad things
24 editions published between 1974 and 1998 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,494 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two friends tell what they like about each other--even the bad things
I'll fix Anthony by
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17 editions published between 1969 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little brother thinks of the ways he will some day get revenge on his older brother. Mother 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 playroom, Anthony starts to clobber him. There's nothing he can do now ... but just wait until he's six! Judith Viorst's fine, funny story, now available in a handsome new edition, will charm readers of all ages
17 editions published between 1969 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little brother thinks of the ways he will some day get revenge on his older brother. Mother 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 playroom, Anthony starts to clobber him. There's nothing he can do now ... but just wait until he's six! Judith Viorst's fine, funny story, now available in a handsome new edition, will charm readers of all ages
Alexander, who's trying his best to be the best boy ever by
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7 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 1,389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After eating an entire box of doughnuts leads to consequences Alexander does not like, he decides to be the best boy ever for the rest of his life
7 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 1,389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After eating an entire box of doughnuts leads to consequences Alexander does not like, he decides to be the best boy ever for the rest of his life
Murdering Mr. Monti : a merry little tale of sex and violence by
Judith Viorst(
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14 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There is also Adrienne's (and Brenda's) lover, the super-empathetic black activist Louis; Joseph Monti's surprising wife, Brenda's easily offended sister, Rosalie, who arrives in Washington with her frisky Great Dane; and Brenda's closest friend, Carolyn, who warns Brenda that "there is no such thing as equal-opportunity adultery."
14 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
There is also Adrienne's (and Brenda's) lover, the super-empathetic black activist Louis; Joseph Monti's surprising wife, Brenda's easily offended sister, Rosalie, who arrives in Washington with her frisky Great Dane; and Brenda's closest friend, Carolyn, who warns Brenda that "there is no such thing as equal-opportunity adultery."
Lulu walks the dogs by
Judith Viorst(
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11 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 1,381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lulu needs help from a boy named Fleischman if she is to earn money walking her neighbors' dogs, and she finds out that if she wants her business venture to succeed, she has to be nice
11 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 1,381 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lulu needs help from a boy named Fleischman if she is to earn money walking her neighbors' dogs, and she finds out that if she wants her business venture to succeed, she has to be nice
Sad underwear : and other complications more poems for children and their parents by
Judith Viorst(
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8 editions published between 1995 and 2000 in English and held by 1,216 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of poems that examines a wide variety of feelings and experiences from a child's point of view
8 editions published between 1995 and 2000 in English and held by 1,216 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of poems that examines a wide variety of feelings and experiences from a child's point of view
Lulu's mysterious mission by
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13 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Lulu's parents go on vacation, the formidable Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky comes to babysit and Lulu behaves as badly as possible to get her to leave until Ms. Solinsky reveals her secret
13 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Lulu's parents go on vacation, the formidable Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky comes to babysit and Lulu behaves as badly as possible to get her to leave until Ms. Solinsky reveals her secret
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- Atheneum (New York, N.Y.)
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- Smith, Lane Illustrator
- Chorao, Kay Other Illustrator
- Blegvad, Erik Illustrator
- Bluthenthal, Diana Cain Illustrator
- Simon and Schuster, Inc
- Alexander (Fictitious character : Viorst)
- Hull, Richard 1945- Illustrator
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Aging Alexander (Fictitious character : Viorst) Apatosaurus Attitude (Psychology) Babysitters Birthdays Boys Boys--Attitudes Brothers Cats Children's literature Children's poetry, American Children's stories Children and death Conduct of life Cooperativeness Death Dogs Dog walking Earrings Emotions English language--Verb Families Finance, Personal Friendship Frustration Frustration in children Humorous poetry, American Humorous stories Loss (Psychology) Married women Middle age Money-making projects for children Monsters Mothers Moving, Household Orderliness Parent and child Pets Pets--Death Preparedness Sanitation Schools Self-actualization (Psychology) Separation anxiety Sisters Spy stories Violence Viorst, Judith Washington (D.C.)
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Alternative Names
Judith Viorst Amerikaans schrijfster
Judith Viorst écrivaine américaine
Judith Viorst escriptora estatunidenca
Judith Viorst escritora estadounidense
Judith Viorst US-amerikanische Autorin, Journalistin und Psychoanalytikerin
Stahl, Judith.
ויורסט, ג׳ודית
ויורסט, ג׳ודית סופרת אמריקאית
ויורסט, ג'ודית
바이오스트, 주디스
바이올스트, 주디스
비오르스트, 주디스
비오스트, 주디스
ヴィオ-スト, ジュディス
ヴィオースト, ジュディス
ボ-スト, ジュディス
ボースト, ジュディス
茱蒂絲·佛伊奧斯特
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