Things that Make Me Happy: Kids Picture Book Story About Feelings (Children's Bedtime Story Picture Book) Paperback – April 7, 2014

While I understand the concept, opening a childrens book with a sad story, seems counterproductive. This bothers me, perhaps mostly because of my own experiences. However, I see an underlying message, of how we can learn to find good things in the midst of heartache. Overall, the book is cute, with delightful illustrations. I really did like the rhyming towards the end. Overall, not a bad reading experience from an adult perspective.My son, who is 9 and on the spectrum, was not enthused with the opening either, and it set the mood for him, for the entire book.Things That Make Me Happy by Sarah Mazor, may not be everyone's cup of tea, but all in all it's a well written story, with a very good message. Look for the joyful things.

The most recent release in the Mazor Book collection is bound to be a success. Targeted for an audience of children aged four through eight, the setting is a preschool classroom. The author prefaces her work by reminding adults that children like adults experience unhappy times. Adults know that they need to cure their blues; children need to learn how to do the same. In this tale, a teacher appropriately named Miss Happy Morejoy is the happiest preschool teacher in a town called Celebration. When she walks into her classroom looking sad and distraught one day, the children inquire why? She explains that her dog, Old Sam, has gone to doggie heaven. At first the children are sad and upset until they realize that he was a happy dog who would not like to see them sitting around feeling sad. Their teacher suggests that they play the Happy Game. Each of the children stands up and recites a rhyme explaining what makes he or she feel happy. Some of their happy thoughts include hugs from mom and dad, reading books, balloons, pets, and ice cream. Pretty soon the children are feeling so happy that they are dancing. As Mrs. Happy glances around the room, she realizes what truly makes her happy.I love the computer illustrations which display a diversity of cultures whose faces portray expressions of compassion and self-respect. The children's rhymes are clever and catchy; each one has an important message to share. Mazor expands a young child's vocabulary by using synonyms and introducing the meaning of more difficult words like bibliophile Readers are invited to share their feelings with Miss Happy by emailing her, a nice touch that allows readers to feel as if they have made a new friend. Do not miss adding this exceptional book to your collection. Parents, librarians and teachers will want to read this one over and over!

An enchanting story about a pre-school teacher who although always happy isn’t one day when all the kids arrived into the group. After finding out why, they all help her feel better by playing the happy game. The illustrations were bright and beautiful – made me smile! At the end of the book there’s pages where you can list what makes you happy at one time of day and when. A smile is always best, with a loving hug!A true delight to read!

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPYCOVER ART: EXCELLENTANOTHER GREAT READ FROM MAZORBOOKS! This adorable little book by multi-talented Sarah Mazor, will bring happiness and joy to your child, including you! Such a creative, beautifully written story, illustrations are amazing.Get a copy and visit the little town of Celebration--meet a wonderful character, Miss Happy Morejoy, play the Happy Game with her! You may see her sadness for a moment, but as the preschoolers share many happy thoughts, you will start to see every face in her classroom light up! There's a great life lesson here--love the way the teacher encourages each child, and celebrating their success.What makes you happy? Get more books from the author's shelf! MazorBooks has amazing books that teach life lessons, encouraging and teaching children about good behavior and social skills. All books in MazorBooks Library highly recommended!Review by author of:  The 'Fishy' Adventures of Gus, Toby and TooToo: Big Tale 1 (Volume 1)   Children's Book:Where Are Ayden's Easter Eggs? EASTER PICTURE BOOK:PRESCHOOLERS - Second grade (EARLY LEARNING)

1) Why I chose this book : Am familiar with this author's contributions to other children's books like "Oh No! There Are Monsters in My Room" and eager to see what she had written herself2) Type of book : Children's book with a great message3) Formatting/Editing : Well done with pleasant rhymes4) Best/Worst aspect of book : Identified readily with protagonist's sense of loss5) Favorite passage: "Yet more than all, I realize now How blessed I truly am. To be with you, such lovely kids, Remembering Old Sam."6) Bottom-line : An endearing children's book that I did enjoy

A wonderful book to bring a smile to your little ones' faces. MazorBooks has another winning book to share with young children that will teach them how to deal with sadness in their lives by thinking of happy things. Miss Happy is a preschool teacher who comes to class each day with a smile and cheerful disposition until something happens one day to make her sad. The children sense her sadness and want to know what is wrong.Miss Happy decides to teach the children how to overcome sadness and once again experience joy. This is a sweet story that will have children engaged and delighted by the rhyming verse and colorful, fun illustrations.MazorBooks has amazing books that teach life lessons and encourage and teach children about good behavior and social skills. I highly recommend all their books!

This little book really made me smile. A great way to show kids how to cheer themselves (and others) up when feeling down, and to make them stop and think about what they really enjoy in life and what they are grateful for.Brimming with smiles and happiness, the story follows the class of teacher “Miss Happy Morejoy” (a great name!) She has sadly just lost a favourite pet, and is feeling sad. Her class cheer her up by playing the “Happy Game” with her and all sharing their happy thoughts.This tale helps kids (and adults too) to realise that happiness is contagious, and it’s something that can be cultivated by thinking about happy things.At a time when mental health issues are becoming more talked about, and the true extent that depression blights the lives and health of many people (including children) is better understood, kids’ stories like this are the perfect way to give even young children tools to help them tackle such issues.