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Author
Publisher
Cardinal Rule Press
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
English
Description
Buddy lives in the city but can't wait to spend a week on the farm with his uncle. When Buddy's dad gives him his allowance for the trip, Buddy has a choice. Would he buy candy or toys, or is there something that would bring him greater happiness?
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
"La luz del sol en la cara. El aroma de bannock caliente horneándose. Agarranr la mano de alguien querido. ¿Qué llena tu corazón de alegría? Este hermoso libro en cartoné, con ilustraciones de la artista de renombre Julie Flett, sirve como recordatorio tanto para pequeños como adultos a pensar en y apreciar los momentos de la vida que nos llenan de alegría. La ponente internacional y premiada autora Monique Gray Smith escribió Mi corazón...
3) This joy!
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A young child tries to measure the size of her joy and the depth of her gratitude as she embraces the beauty of the day.--
Author
Publisher
Tundra Book Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A little girl goes to her mother's homeland and develops an appreciation for nature. Returning to Canada she plants a garden that represents both sides of her heritage as Taiwanese plants grow side-by-side with Canadian wildflowers."--
Author
Publisher
Picarona/Obelisco
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
"Todos necesitamos felicidad en nuestras vidas. Puede ser difícil de encontrar y, en ocasiones, parece estar muy lejos. Pero hay un lugar en el que siempre encontraremos la felicidad, el lugar al que necesitamos regresar. Con el mismo tipo de ilustraciones dulces y sencillas que ya usó para explicar a los más pequeños cómo gestionar la tristeza, Eva Eland los ayuda ahora a encontrar la felicidad y a cuidar de ella. Un precioso álbum que transmite...
10) Finding things
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
An invitation to find joy in the simple things that are all around, if you know how to notice them.
Author
Publisher
Triangle Square/Seven Stories Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When Julia has a terrible day at school, her uncle cheers her up by introducing her to the Triple C, the Childish Children's Club, where slowing down and enjoying the simple and silly things in life are encouraged.
16) Glad, glad Bear!
Author
Series
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Bear is very glad about going to ballet class today, gets somewhat anxious before the music starts, then joyously begins to dance.
17) Making happy
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family, but one important thing stays the same--they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most.
18) My blue is happy
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Invites readers to explore the infinite possibilities of emotional expression through color, discussing how people respond differently when seeing colors and how these experiences help broaden the world in wonderful new ways.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Cleo Wade's next heartfelt and lyrical picture book is a love letter to the infinite potential of the future, expressing the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves. Gorgeously illustrated by the author and filled to the brim with her signature big-hearted emotions, this book is an important reminder that, above all, what we wish for everyone's precious life is that they can love and be loved."--
20) Albie on his way
Author
Publisher
Red Comet Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Albie is on a mission! The king has commanded him to deliver an important message to the neighboring castle. Dutifully he dashes away. But once on his way, something comes up . . . and then another thing, and then another! What is one to do when a squirrel, a tired mother and her many children, and an old animal need Albie's help, just has much as his king? Told with clever parallel storytelling, Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Jutta Bauer,...
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