Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day book and movie have similarities and differences. On a day that you need something to do (e.g., sub day), but feel bad about just watching a movie, use this resource to tie the book and movie together. I had the substitute or paraprofessional read the book aloud and discuss aspects of the book, then they watched the movie. After the movie was over, they read the book again, and did this compare/contrast together.