Bad Mood [Paperback]

Moritz Petz (Author), Amelie Jackowski (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

Badger got up one morning feeling very grumpy. "Humph!" Badger said to himself. What was the point of being in a bad mood if nobody noticed? he thought. So Badger headed out, slamming the door behind him. Badger spreads his bad mood far and wide, greeting all his friends with angry, rude remarks that put them in bad moods, too. A comical, cautionary tale for anyone who has ever gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–When Badger wakes up in a bad mood, he decides that everyone should know how miserable he feels. By the time he's finished his morning walk, all of the forest animals have been treated so rudely that they are in equally foul moods and annoyed with him. By this time, his mood has changed, but the others refuse to speak to him. Blackbird comes to visit, listens sympathetically to Badger's problem, and together they come up with a solution. This rather simplistic tale lacks any texture or depth and relates a fairly obvious message. These animals inhabit a forest dominated by an aqua palette and a clean horizon, dotted here and there by an occasional tree; it's a landscape as spare as the tale. Badger bears an amazing physical resemblance to the protagonist of Hiawyn Oram's Badger's Bad Mood (Scholastic, 1998), but Oram's tale has all of the texture and charm that this story lacks.–Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY
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About the Author

Moritz Petz was born in Munich, Germany. Upon completion of his studies, he traveled through Italy, Denmark, and Sweden, working at various jobs along the way. His interests include street and puppet theater, chess, music, and writing. He now lives in sou

Am lie Jackowski was born in Toulon, France. She studied illustration at the Ecole des Artes D coratifs in Strasbourg and at the Aix-en-Provence University. Her work has been exhibited at numerous group shows, including the Bologna Children's Book Fair in

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South Books (February 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073582035X
• ISBN-13: 978-0735820357
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars We love Badger and all his friends., November 14, 2011

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Hotpants (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bad Mood (Board book)

This book is adorable and I love that it's available in a board book version. This book has super-charming illustrations and is just a fun way of showing how moods, good or grumpy, are contagious. My son is a 1yr & 1/2 and Badger has been his favorite for the past 6 months... I'm here today to buy another to replace our well read copy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Book, November 5, 2010

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This review is from: Bad Mood (Paperback)

Thank You so very much for the speedy service. Book in excellent condition and the kiddos love my animated versions. Thanks for sharing.
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