{"product_id":"ode-to-a-bad-day-9781797210803","title":"Ode to a Bad Day","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOH BAD DAY! A hilariously dramatic series of odes to the little bumps in our days, perfect for any kid dealing with a not-so-good day.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOh Too Much Milk in My Cereal! \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoggy, squishy! Boggy, mushy! \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou turned my crispy into gushy!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sometimes the small disappointments and inconveniences in kids' days can feel much bigger than they are. And when they start multiplying . . . oh, what a bad day it can become! Told in a series of dramatic odes to a day's annoyances, \u003ci\u003eOde to a Bad Day\u003c\/i\u003e lets children and caregivers alike find the humor and compassion in the days that could have gone better--and encourages readers to look forward to a better day . . . tomorrow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTIMELESS TOPIC: Classic in sensibility but with fresh, sharp wit, this book touches on a truly universal topic with an authentic voice young readers will recognize and identify with. The struggles of the main character immediately capture the drama of childhood without making the world seem totally hopeless and antagonistic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eREAD ALOUD: This picture book is riddled with rhyme and chock-full of humor in every stanza--perfect for read-aloud occasions, bedtime, or any moment a kid needs cheering up on a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSELF-RELIANCE: In celebrating frustration, tedium, and boredom, this book also emphasizes the value of remaining positive facing life's various difficulties. You can be upset and still be a regular person; you can have a bad day and still rhyme about it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBACK-TO-SCHOOL REASSURANCE: Perfect for kids who are nervous about starting school or struggling with any less-than-ideal moments in life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEDUCATIONAL INFO INCLUDED: After reading through the fun, rhyming narrative, kids can read on to learn more about what an ode is, how to make one, and even have the opportunity to create their own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat read-aloud option for parents, teachers, and librarians looking for funny kids' books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting-school or back-to-school book for young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassuring book for kids who experience anxiety or struggle to get through bad days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of humor, children's poetry, and books that celebrate big feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of popular children's books like \u003ci\u003eIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMiss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCranky Bear\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Silly Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChelsea Lin Wallace is a children's author, poet, and former elementary school teacher with a master's in education. When she isn't busy writing for kids, she can be found cheering them on--coaching volleyball, directing musical theater, and encouraging her students through their ups and downs. While Chelsea has had her own share of bad days, this is her first ode to one. She is represented by Jen Rofé at Andrea Brown Literary Agency and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, her daughter Charlee, and her dog, Lucky. Learn more at www.chelsealinwallace.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Hyewon Yum is an author and illustrator of many children's books, including \u003ci\u003eLast Night, \u003c\/i\u003e which received a Fiction Honorable Mention for the BolognaRagazzi Award and the Golden Kite Award; \u003ci\u003eThere Are No Scary Wolves, \u003c\/i\u003e winner of the Society of Illustrators' Founder's Award; \u003ci\u003eThe Twins' Blanket\u003c\/i\u003e, a Junior Library Guild selection; and \u003ci\u003eMom, It's My First Day of Kindergarten!\u003c\/i\u003e, recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award and a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601282666770,"sku":"9781797210803","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b70877ee-1dee-4d10-a8e0-7658f268d78a.jpg?v=1732224800","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ode-to-a-bad-day-9781797210803","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}