Description

“Snicket fans will love this book.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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.

Praise

* "Snicket fans will love this book." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Expressive action-filled illustrations [will] make the reader giggle and frown." —School Library Connection, starred review
"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
"A cheerfully wacky read-aloud sure to brighten listeners' moods." —School Library Journal
"This light take on a negative feeling may be useful to adults working with children." —Horn Book
"[The Bad Mood and the Stick] offers a playful way to talk about feelings we've all experienced." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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