Illustrated by Alison Friend
Betcha Can’t Guess What’s So Important!
Join Mr. Brown as his simple lunch turns into a as adventurous day while he tries to get his important briefcase back. He will stop at nothing to save his special bag. From trying to nab an ice cream cart, to attempting to snatch some high-flying balloons, to running to catch a school bus, he tries, but just fails to grab it. But he doesn’t give up! 
Children will love this over-sized, hard-backed picture book full of cute, colorful illustrations that help tell the story of Mr. Brown’s quest to retrieve his case. They will giggle at the close calls he has when he almost gets his briefcase, but just misses it. Besides the cute story, this tale can be used as a learning tool about the importance of not giving up.
There is a fun surprise at the end with the revelation of what is inside—that will be sure to cause little ones to have a big smile. It is also a good reminder that the inside of something, OR someone, can be different than what the outside looks like. In other words, don’t judge a book by its cover because you might find something wonderfully, unexpected inside! This 5-star book will be enjoyed by children through 1st grade.
Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, Mr. Brown’s Bad Day, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
