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    Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
    Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
    Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
    Audiobook10 minutes

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

    Written by Judith Viorst

    Narrated by Johnny Heller

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    About this audiobook

    Alexander's dad has a new job a thousand miles away, so now his family has to move. Alexander would rather have poison ivy. Maybe he could live with the Baldwins and their dog. He's always wanted a dog. How can he leave Rachel, his favorite baby-sitter, who taught him to stand on his head and whistle with two fingers (but not at the same time)? And his best friend Paul, who's like a brother, except that he doesn't call Alexander "puke-face" like his real brother does? Just as Alexander is ready to hide from his parents, Dad decides that a boy might need a dog to make the move easier. And Mom says he can call Paul long distance. He's already memorized the number. Johnny Heller's interpretation of this popular best-seller is a fun listening experience for children of all ages. Judith Viorst's remarkable empathy for children shines brilliantly once again.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMar 22, 2013
    ISBN9781470357382
    Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
    Author

    Judith Viorst

    Judith Viorst is the author of the beloved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold some four million copies; the Lulu books, including Lulu and the Brontosaurus; the New York Times bestseller Necessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and young adults. Her most recent books of poetry include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety.

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    • 5/5
      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!
    • 5/5
      This book was great for children who are going through a hard time in their life that is more or less out of their control. I liked this book a lot. The plot was fantastic in terms of organization, pace and conflict. The book took the reader through Alexander's challenges accepting the fact that his family is moving at a pace that felt natural to how a child his age would get through this. He slowly made peace with it by first refusing then starting the actions of moving but still refusing to actually move. Next he agreed to move but said that he would be mad forever and then ended with acceptance and a positive outlook. This was completely believable for this age level. Another thing that was well done in this book was the character. This ties in directly with my other examples. It was very authentic and would resonate in some way to most children this age.
    • 3/5
      I didn't realize there were more Alexander books. I like Very Bad Day and Used to be Rich, but this one just seems a little flat, a little formulaic. Still, some readers like series, and familiar characters, so a new story, about a favorite friend going through a challenge many children will experience for themselves, is a good thing.
    • 5/5
      I think this book would be great for any age. The topic is so relatable- moving. Almost everyone has experienced moving away or going on a long trip where they will miss the home they love.
    • 5/5
      This was one of my favorite books from my childhood, so I wanted to make sure I added it to my book reviews. This book involves the same character as “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” and chronicles Alexander's opinion on the fact that his family has decided to move. One thing I really like about this book is the illustrations. They are black and white, and appear similar to pencil sketches. This, coupled with the frazzled appearance of Alexander do an excellent job of illustrating the disorganized mind of Alexander. Since the book is written in a diary like format, the illustrations go well with the writing style. Another thing I like about this book is the use of repetition. The phrase “I’m not--DO YOU HEAR ME? I MEAN IT!--going to move” is used repeatedly throughout the book and does an excellent job of driving the main idea of the book home- Alexander does not want to move!
    • 5/5
      In my opinion, this is a good book. I like this book because I feel like the topic is one that children who recently moved, or are going to move, can relate to. Alexander doesn't want to move because he is afraid he won’t have any new friends. Alexander also does not want to leave his soccer team, his teacher, and his car pool. Throughout the story, Alexander repeatedly says, “I’m not packing, I’m not going to move.” I also like the character Alexander. His negative reaction to moving is believable. The anxiety and anger he feels are emotions I think would be felt by any child who didn't want to move. Alexander lets the reader see that it is okay to have those feelings. Once again the illustrator does a great job with the black and white illustrations. The illustrations add to the story, especially Alexander’s facial expressions. Alexander’s emotions are painted clearly on his face throughout the entire story. On one page, Alexander is holding a lot of stuff in his arms with an angry expression on his face. Even if you did not read the text, you could tell Alexander is upset just from the illustration. The big idea of this book is that it is okay to be upset, nervous, and anxious about new things.
    • 2/5
      For some reason I just love black and white illustrations, which definitely enhanced my engagement throughout the story. This is a realistic fiction picture book for students from 1st to 2nd grade. I liked this book in the beginning, but expected more in the end. This story is about a boy whose family is moving far away, and he does not want to move away from his friends. I thought this would be a great book for students that have to experience moving away from their homes, and reading about how a character is also unhappy about moving. However, I thought it was good for the character to be sad about moving because that’s natural for a child to feel, but at the end of the story, instead of coming to a resolution, the character remained unhappy. This is a difficult experience for a child, and this was not a positive outlook on moving away. I think it would be better if the character was unhappy about moving in the beginning, but then finds good things about his new home at the end of this move. This book didn’t seem complete, and I don’t think I would recommend this book for a child. The central message of this story is about a boy who is afraid to move away from his friends.
    • 4/5
      I like this book because the point of view is first person. Alexander refuses to move to a new place because his dad got a new job. He describes his experiences and solutions that he was coming up with so he did not have to move. For example, “I maybe could stay here and live with the Baldwins. They’ve got a dog. I always wanted a dog.” I think the point of view makes it more relatable for the reader, especially if the reader is a student that is about to move or whom has moved before. The student can reflect on how they are feeling or on their previous experiences. I think the central message of the book is to demonstrate that change is okay. It may be scary to move or start something new, but in the end, you will meet people and create good memories. I think this book can be very effective in the classroom. As said before, I think it can be relatable to students in the classroom. I think it could also be used or read if new students enter the classroom in the middle of the year. Students can brainstorm about how they can make the transition easier for their new classmates. Overall, I think it was a great book that can be relatable to multiple students.
    • 5/5
      Alexander is dead-set on staying when his family tells him they are moving. He envisions several outcomes if he doesn't move away and ends up moving anyway. But he will "never" do it again.Recommended Age: Pre-K +
    • 5/5
      This is a great book for children who have to or who have ever had to pick up and move from everything they know. I really enjoyed this book. I love the way Judith Viorst writes the way a child Alexander's age would speak. My daughter actually reread the book outloud to me.
    • 4/5
      Another great Alexander book. The message doesn't hit home as much with everyone but it still is quite amusing.
    • 4/5
      I loved the other Alexander stories, and could not wait for this one to arrive. Whilst it is not quite (just a smudge) as good as the other's, it is still a great story. As a psychologist working with children, books about issues that children struggle to deal with make opening up discussions easy. Thank you once again - and please don't stop here we all love Alexander.
    • 4/5
      It was so much fun reading this with our little girl when we were moving across town. She didn't want to move either. The book helped her to know that somebody understood her feelings.
    • 3/5
      Cute story for families on the move! I hadn't read this one before, so it's a fun find. I'd give this one 3.5 stars, given the chance.
    • 4/5
      Summary:Alexander is refusing to move with his family. He points out that there are boys, his brother's ages, in the same neighborhood but no one his own age. So he is NOT going to move. He believes that in moving to a new place, he will never have as good of friends as he does now. He considers going to live with different people, in order to NOT move. His dad suggests he go and see his favorite places for one last time. In doing this, Alexander goes through the memories he has of the town he lives in. His mother then suggests that he go say goodbye to everyone. He agrees to say goodbye, but is NOT moving. Alexander is so set on not moving, that he considers barricading his door, so the movers can get to his furniture. He also thinks about locking up his bike and throwing away the key, so his dad can't pack it. He also thinks about hiding, so he WON"T have to move. His parents tell him that it might take awhile, but eventually things will become normal at his new house. They tell him that he will play soccer, and have another best friend, and that he would be able to call his friends long distance. Eventually, Alexander decides to move with his parents....THIS time, but never again.Personal Response:Given that my husband and I have moved our boys two times in the past4 years, I can completely understand how Alexander feels. With our last move, our oldest son was adamant that he was NOT going to move schools. As with Alexander, he did move and loves his high school. Classroom Extensions:I would definitely use this when a student either moves away from the school I teach in, or moves into the school. Both situations are difficult and hopefully the book will help ease the transition.Along with this book, when a new student comes into my class, this could be a great chance to help the new student with a classroom buddy.In researching this book, I found that there is a play available. I think that incorporating a play would be an exciting change of events. I would definitely do this.
    • 4/5
      This is a very funny book about a boy named Alexander who has to move away with his family, but insists that he is not going to move. Alexander comes up with many reasons of why he has to stay, such as his friends and his treehouse. After Alexander's parents convince him that everything will be fine, he feels better about moving. This is a good book for children who are scared of moving away from home, and leaving everything that they loved in their old house.
    • 5/5
      This is a very funny book about a boy named Alexander who has to move away with his family, but insists that he is not going to move. Alexander comes up with many reasons of why he has to stay, such as his friends and his treehouse. After Alexander's parents convince him that everything will be fine, he feels better about moving.This is a wonderful book for kids who are afraid of moving and leaving everything they love.
    • 4/5
      This is a story about a boy whose name is Alexander. Alexander's parents tell him that they are moving thousands of miles away and Alexander tells them that he is not going. He says that there is no way that he can leave his best friend and his baby sitter. He says that he would rather stay in a tree house or a cave than move away with his parents. At the end of the story Alexander decides that he will move with his parents but he says that he will never ever move again. This is an appropriate story for intermediate readers.
    • 3/5
      I really enjoyed reading this book. I would read this book to first or second graders. Alexander's family is moving away because his dad got a new job. Alexander pitches a fit and does not want to move at all. He told his family and all his friends that he was not going to move. He came up with ideas to stay at home, but nothing helped. On moving Alexander was very sad. He kept telling everyone, "Do you hear me, I mean it, I am not going to move!" He mom told him to go around and visit his favorite places before he moved and that would make him feel better, but nothing, made him feel better. Everyone was packing, even Alexander too. He told his family that this was it he would never move again. I think this book is very good. This book will help students who have to move away with their families. This book would be a great addition to any teacher's library.
    • 5/5
      At one point or another, most families move from one house to another or one town or another. Alexander's family is doing both. Needless to say, Alexander is not too happy about it. He doesn't want to leave all the things, people, and places that he already knows. But, over time, he realizes that a new town and a new home could become familiar over time and that he could love this new place, too. But... once he moves, he's never moving again (so he says!). This book is great for read-alouds in upper first grade and as indivdual or group reading for second or third. The words are easily recognizable, but there is a bit more text in this book than in books geared for beginning readers. Once again, Judith Viorst provides a book from a true child's perspective - one of fear, anger, frustration, stress, and then also of acceptance, maturity, and willingness to change.
    • 4/5
      Fans of Alexander's No Good, Very Bad etc. will enjoy this second story about Alexander. For parents preparing their children for a move, this might or might not be the best way to have a discussion about the impending change, but it does deal with issues of having new friends, schools, and home. All in all, it's a very enjoyable book.
    • 4/5
      Channeling her youngest son Alexander for the third time around, Judith Viorst has another go-round
    • 4/5
      Alexander has to move and leave all of his friends. Throughout the story he has to tell everyone goodbye and he doesn't want to go. Many children have to experience change whether they have moved, have to move, or have lost loved ones.
    • 5/5
      Alexander's family is moving 1000 miles aways because his dad got a new job. Everyone but him is okay about the move. Alexander is afriad that he will miss his teacher, babysitter, and his best friend; and also that he will not be able to replace them.I liked this book, it brought back memories of the first time I moved. I was so scared of changing schools and not being able to see my friend that I had since kindergarten. But in the end everything worked out, I made tons of new friends and I still have my best friend since kindergarten. (Margaret Buckley who sits next to me)The students will be moving today. We will make a move within the class. Each student will move his/her desk to a different group. The teacher will also move her desk to a different spot in the room. We will also talk about good reasons that our parents deside to move us.
    • 4/5
      No kid wants to move. Its never easy to leave your friends and were you grew up. This book teaches this whole horrible process for kids.