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Swarm of Bees

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By Lemony Snicket

Illustrated by Rilla Alexander

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On Sale
Apr 2, 2019
Page Count
48 pages
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13
9780316392822

Price

$17.99

Format

  1. ebook
  2. Audiobook Download (Unabridged)

Format:

  1. Hardcover $17.99
  2. ebook $9.99
  3. Audiobook Download (Unabridged)

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★ “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 Journal

Genre:

  • Children's Books
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Social Themes
  • Emotions & Feelings

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.

  • Praise for Swarm of Bees"Mischief-makers will be captivated by its humor and promise of unconditional love and forgiveness.... A witty, thought-provoking triumph."
    Kirkus, starred review
  • "A buzzworthy book that tackles an often negated feeling in a bold new way."
    School Library Journal
  • Praise for The Bad Mood and the Stick:* "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 read aloud--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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Lemony Snicket

About the Author

Lemony Snicket is the author of the thirteen volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events; several picture books, including The Dark and The Bad Mood and the Stick; and the books collectively titled All the Wrong Questions.

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Rilla Alexander

About the Illustrator

Rilla Alexander is a designer, illustrator, and picture book maker whose work has appeared on everything from toys and tea cups to busses and buildings. Some of her books include The Best Book in the World!, Her Idea, and Jane Yolen’s A Bear Sat on My Porch Today.

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