by Lemony Snicket (Author), Rilla Alexander (Illustrator)
★ "A witty, thought-provoking triumph."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
From the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events comes a brilliantly illustrated picture book that takes on big emotions in a rollicking, kid-friendly way. Whether you're a kid or a bee, sometimes you feel so mad, you buzz around looking for people to sting and trouble to make. See how one boy, a swarm of bees, and a whole town can get riled up and then find a way to feel better through the comfort of unconditional love and community. Printed in a brilliant palette of primary colors, brimming with beautiful dots and stripes, Rilla Alexander's art sings. Not since David Shannon's No, David! have readers been given the pleasure of witnessing such uproariously terrible behavior, unbridled emotion, and ultimately, such comfort. "A buzzworthy book that tackles an often negated feeling in a bold new way." --School Library JournalAuthor Biography
Lemony Snicket had an unusual education and a perplexing youth and now endures a despondent adulthood. His previous published works include All the Wrong Questions, A Series of Unfortunate Event, The Dark, and The Bad Mood and the Stick.
Rilla Alexander is a designer, illustrator, and award-winning picture book maker whose work has appeared on everything from toys and teacups to buses and buildings. Some of her books include The New Rooster, You Rule!, and Jane Yolen's A Bear Sat on My Porch Today.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.7 x 11.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 02, 2019
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Swarm of Bees
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5