Probably, the best known book in this series is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

Alexander is an average boy who lives with his parents and two older brothers who tease him a lot.  Through this series of picture books, Alexander talks about his life and the things he goes through in a humorous way.  Some of the stories kind of teach lessons, but mostly, the books are really more pictures of everyday life, the little daily problems people have, and getting through difficulties as we go about our lives.  Many people can identify with the things Alexander goes through because they are the type of things that most people have experienced at some point.

Books in the Series:

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (1972)

Everything is going wrong for Alexander today!  Will it ever end, or will he have to move to Australia to escape this awful day?

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday (1978)

When Alexander’s grandparents give him a dollar, he’s excited at all the things he could buy, especially if he saves up more money, but saving money isn’t easy.

Alexander, Who’s Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move (1995)

When Alexander’s father gets a new job in another part of the country, Alexander declares that he’s not going to move and leave all the things and people he likes.

Alexander, Who’s Trying His Best to Be the Best Boy Ever (2014)

When Alexander gets in trouble (not to mention having a stomach ache) after eating an entire box of donuts by himself, he resolves to do everything right so that he never gets in trouble again.  That might be a tall order.