That's When I'm Happy (Meadowside Picture Books)

by Beth Shoshan

Book Overview

This classic picture book tells the story of a little bear and his family and the heartwarming adventures they have together. Little readers will love this gentle story with charming pictures,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405495383
• ISBN13: 9781405495387
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Parragon
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

It's a feel good

I enjoy this book, the pictures are great, the non-materialistic points are great and though I'm not a fmaily bed person, the ending is still okay.

That's When I'm Happy

/That's When I'm Happy/ by Beth Shoshan is published by Sandy Creek, a British publishing house. A visit to their website reveals many charming titles like this one. It's a 22 page board book that celebrates family and love in a cozy autumn setting. Jaqueline East's illustrations are soft-almost pastel-yet filled with the warm, golden shades of autumn. The MC of this tale is a little bear who recalls the moments that make him feel happy. He guides us through little family rituals he shares with his mama bear and daddy bear. These rituals remind him (and little listeners as mom or dad read aloud) that he is cherished. The voice is that of a happy, unpretentious child confident in his parents' love. The book opens with the little bear remembering these sweet moments because "on those days when I'm a little bit sad...I try and find my way back to being happy." There's no story arch, no crisis and resolution, just warm memories to cuddle up with and share with the little person you cherish. I plan to read this one again and again--as many times as my grand children will allow.

Experiences Matter- Not Things

Simply walk down a toy isle and you will be confronted with sexy dolls requiring loads of accessories to be "complete." In view of this, it is refreshing to find a children's book that promotes the values of simplicity and finding happiness in family and experiences rather than commercial goods. "That's When I'm Happy" is one such book. The book features a bear cub recounting all the times he/she's happy in order to recover from a bout of gloominess. Running through leaves, counting stars, cuddling with mommy, reading books- these are the things that make her happy- not Bratz dolls and new clothes. I love reading this book to my daughter and she finds great pleasure in the colorful illustrations. I would definitely recomend this book for children ages 0-7. With Christmas gone crazy, it might be the perfect gift to remind children (and parents) that it isn't about what you get or have, it's what you do that makes your life special.