Author Profile
Judith Viorst
2 Books
Judith Viorst is an American author, poet, and journalist known for her humorous and highly relatable children's books as well as her adult poetry. She achieved widespread fame with her classic picture book, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," which perfectly captures the relatable frustrations of childhood. Her writing frequently explores everyday challenges, family dynamics, and human emotions with exceptional wit and insight.
Books in "Lulu"
Meet Lulu. She is a girl who always, always, always gets exactly what she wants. So when she decides she wants a pet brontosaurus for her birthday, she expects to get one. But for the very first time, her parents say no! Lulu is furious. She packs her tiny suitcase and stomps off into the dark, mysterious forest to find a dinosaur of her very own.
Lulu is not afraid of wild animals or creepy woods. She is a girl on a mission. But what happens when she actually finds a giant brontosaurus? It turns out that this massive creature thinks having a pet is a wonderful idea. The only problem is, the dinosaur wants Lulu to be his pet!
This hilarious adventure flips everything upside down. You will be on the edge of your seat watching this incredibly stubborn girl face off against a polite but determined dinosaur. It is a wildly funny journey packed with surprising twists, showing that sometimes getting exactly what you ask for is a terrible idea. Will Lulu finally learn her lesson, or will she be stuck playing fetch for a giant reptile forever?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
Lulu is furious. Her parents are going on a luxurious vacation without her, leaving her stuck at home. To make matters worse, they have hired a brand new babysitter named Ms. Sonia Sofia Solinsky. Lulu has a strict rule about babysitters: she gets rid of them as fast as possible.
Lulu unleashes her absolute worst behavior. She whines, she stomps, and she plans the ultimate tantrums to send this new babysitter packing. But Ms. Solinsky is not like any other sitter Lulu has ever faced. She does not flinch at the shouting, and she completely ignores the bad behavior. Even more shockingly, this strict babysitter seems to have a massive, unbelievable secret hidden right up her sleeve.
You will be laughing on every page as the ultimate prankster meets her match. It is a hilarious battle of wills packed with surprises. Discover what happens when a girl who always gets her way runs directly into a babysitter who knows exactly how to handle her. Will Lulu win, or is she finally in over her head?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
192 Pages
