
The Bad Mood and the Stick
Matthew Forsythe
(Illustrator)Description
New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket sheds light on the way bad moods come and go.
Once there was a stick and a bad mood.
The stick was on the ground,
and the bad mood was with a girl named Curly.
Lemony Snicket offers a refreshing and hilarious look at the ways in which a bad mood wreaks havoc as it moves from person to person, leaving an unexpected trail of surprise in its wake: opportunities for laughter, forgiveness and even love.
From a bestselling author and an acclaimed artist comes a witty and wise take on the emotional forces that impact our lives.
Product Details
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Publish Date | October 03, 2017 |
Pages | 48 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780316392785 |
Dimensions | 9.7 X 8.7 X 0.5 inches | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
Matthew Forsythe is the award-winning author and illustrator of the books, Pokko and the Drum and Mina. He was also the lead designer on the animated show, Adventure Time at Cartoon Network, and the Oscar-nominated film, Robin Robin. He lives in Los Angeles.
Reviews
* "Expressive action-filled illustrations [will] make the reader giggle and frown."--School Library Connection, starred review
* "Snicket fans will love this book."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A cheerfully wacky read-aloud sure to brighten listeners' moods."--School Library Journal
"Snicket's quirky narrative voice and observations of events both great and lowly make this a fine readaloud--and a sure cure for a bad mood."--Publishers Weekly
"This light take on a negative feeling may be useful to adults working with children."--Horn Book
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