Swarm of Bees

Lemony Snicket, known for his distinctive voice, delivers a picture book that brilliantly captures the overwhelming feeling of anger in young children. Through the metaphor of a boy feeling like a buzzing swarm of bees, the story explores how intense frustration can lead to "uproariously terrible behavior." The narrative then gently guides readers towards understanding that comfort, unconditional love, and community can help soothe these big emotions. Rilla Alexander's vibrant illustrations, full of dots and stripes, perfectly complement the rollicking tone, making it an engaging read for ages 4-11. It's an excellent tool for parents to open conversations about anger and its resolution.

From the bestselling author of The Dark comes another brilliantly illustrated picture book that takes on an intense childhood emotion--this time, anger--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.