The first page of the story is instantly relatable--probably to both kids and adults--as Badger wakes up in a bad mood but, instead of staying home or doing something to make himself feel better, goes out into the world and conveys his bad mood to everyone around him.
I had to laugh at Badger's internal dialogue while he's having breakfast and deciding whether to stay in or go out: "What is the point of being in a bad mood if nobody notices?"
Unsurprisingly, the bad mood spreads, and no one much wants to be around Badger after that. It's up to him to make things better. This is a well-illustrated children's book with a simple but strong message about the way our feelings can impact others and how to be a considerate friend even on a bad day.

Thanks to NetGalley and NorthSouth Books for this digital review copy. ( )

What a cute story! My son has been learning about feeling so I thought this would be a good book to read with him. The illustration is done very nicely! Jacks loved the one of Moose doing his laundry! It was a fun way to show children (& maybe some adults) that it's ok to feel the way you do but you shouldn't take it out on everyone else! That being said man a lot of things just clicked into place for me! It makes sense that bad moods are contagious! ( )

preschool, 4starP ( )