Why I Love This Book

I was first intrigued by the name of the author. I know Lemony Snicket from his Series of Unfortunate Events titles. My kids loved those books! Snicket publishing a picture book wasn't something I expected. However with The Bad Mood and the Stick,  he didn't actually veer far out of "his lane". This book is quirky and odd, but it's message is solid. One really nice touch that I wish more children's authors might consider is the use of a bit of hidden adult humor.

I don't want to leave out the genius behind the illustrations. Matthew Forsythe  not only made the illustrations, beautiful and funny, but also meaningful. The bad mood is portrayed as an angry cloud hovering above one's head. However my favorite illustration and the one that makes kids laugh occurs when the man has to have his pants cleaned. Wait...it might be the wedding. There are too many to choose from.
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Themes 
  • Our Moods Don't Define Us
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Bad Moods Don't Have to "Stick" Around

Awards & Accolades
―Publishers Weekly "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."
―School Library Journal "A cheerfully wacky read-aloud sure to brighten listeners' moods."
―Junior Library Guild Selection 2018 & 2021

Teachable Moments
This story offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
  • Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
  • Rich Vocabulary 
  • Story Map / Sequence / Order of Events
  • The Power of Repeated Words and Phrases - "You never know what is going to happen."
  • Problems & Solutions
  • You are in control of your emotions
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Beyond the Book Resources

Each $3.99 Beyond the Book Resource Download Includes:
  • Getting Started - an introduction to the Read it Again method
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversations about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in multiple ways
  • Writing - We provide an image and story prompt designed to extend the theme of the story. No, we don't expect your child to write just yet. Instead, you can take down the dictation of the story your child tells.
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill.  This activity asks your child to identify the following: characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, and summary.
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games,  toys, manipulatives, and movies
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain
It's really that simple...
 *  One Great Story
 *  Multiple Readings
 *  Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities​
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Bad Mood & the Stick Themed Toys

Adding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story.  You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through  imaginative play.

​Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each Item has a direct connection to The Bad Mood & The Stick.
  • There are no batteries or electricity required.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.

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Mood Flip Book
Helps Children Identify and 
Manage Their Emotions
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​The Stick Book
​I believe the title says it all!
It's a book of over 70 things you can do or make with a stick!

$13.99
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald