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Be Happy: A Little Book of Mindfulness

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This heartwarming and inspirational book features two adorable dogs who share some tips on how to stay present and positive.

Hucky and Buzz are canine best friends who share thoughts, emotions, moods, and feelings that will resonate with every young child. In this sweet and simple book, readers can learn how to boost their confidence, positivity, and self-belief. Featuring the creators' own adorable dogs, and brought to life with Emma Dodd's enchanting illustrations, this is a gem of a guide for how kids can lead a healthy and happy life.

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ISBN-13:	9781536229769
Publisher:	Candlewick Press
Publication date:	03/07/2023
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	858,687
Product dimensions:	8.19(w) x 8.19(h) x 0.33(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Maddy Bard is an athletic coach and holistic practitioner. Her belief in the benefits of mindfulness meditation practices for children’s mental health comes from her experience mentoring in schools. She is delighted to share these in her first book for children. Maddy lives with her husband and four children in Surrey, England.

Emma Dodd has created many books to critical acclaim. She works from a studio in England. When not working, she spends as much time with her family as they can surfing and walking in all weather.

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12/05/2022
Two frolicsome and companionable dogs promote ways to “Be Happy” in this upbeat picture book, which offers a simple set of imperatives that link mindfulness to contentment. “Be Thankful,” proposes bold text as the canines sniff dandelions and “appreciate the little things.” “Believe in Yourself,” encourages another page as the poodle and dachshund run across a bridge. While Bard acknowledges a range of emotions (“Sometimes it’s OK to not feel OK”), some suggestions feel more moralistic than mindful (“Keep Busy/ Hucky and Buzz are happiest when they have plans for the day”). Outlined with loosely drawn black lines, Dodd’s pups stand out against basic digital backdrops. Questions throughout encourage readers to reflect interactively on ways they can join Hucky and Buzz in their dogged pursuit of joy—a task that this book renders as seemingly easy. Ages 2–5. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

Two frolicsome and companionable dogs promote ways to “Be Happy” in this upbeat picture book. . . Questions throughout encourage readers to reflect interactively on ways they can join Hucky and Buzz in their dogged pursuit of joy.
—Publishers Weekly

Two adorable pups have much to teach, if we listen. . . . An appealing primer on mindfulness for the youngest set.
—Kirkus Reviews

The two dogs are endearing; this book could be useful in classroom meetings or for working with individual students on social-emotional learning. . . . Useful for helping young people with self-regulation and developing emotional well-being.
—School Library Journal

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06/23/2023
K-Gr 3—With an eye toward teaching children about self-regulation, this book opens with Hucky and Buzz, two dog friends who host a series of mindfulness prompts. Some of the prompts include "Be Thankful," "Be Kind," and "Believe in Yourself." The prompts are in boldface followed by one or two sentences delineating how the dogs embrace those ideas. Simple, digital illustrations effectively add to the understanding of the concepts. The two dogs are endearing; this book could be useful in classroom meetings or for working with individual students on social-emotional learning. The small trim size will make it more challenging with group settings. VERDICT Useful for helping young people with self-regulation and developing emotional well-being, this title is recommended for most collections.—John Scott

School Library Journal

2022-11-29
Two adorable pups have much to teach, if we listen.
Fluffy, white Hucky and squat little nugget Buzz are best friends who spend their days filled with contemplative, deliberate actions in order to be more present. Fourteen bolded suggestions throughout the book (“Be Thankful,” “Show Love,” “Talk to Someone”) gently walk readers through the basics of mindfulness. On a page labeled “Be Happy,” for instance, we’re told that the canines “love to run in the park and feel the grass under their paws.” On another spread, readers learn that Hucky and Buzz also like to breathe deeply. We see each doggo lying on the grass with a paw on their stomach, feeling the slow rise and fall of their breath. The canines encourage readers to notice what is happening around them and listen to their emotions. They also cheer readers on; a double-page spread shows the two friends intrepidly crossing a rope bridge (“With self-confidence, you can do amazing things!”). Questions posed to readers offer an extra layer of engagement (“What do you like to do?” “What are you thankful for?” “What are some of the ways you keep busy?”). Dodd’s signature illustrations, outlined in thick black lines, are set against simple, uncluttered backdrops and bring the pups to vivid, endearing life. (This book was reviewed digitally.)
An appealing primer on mindfulness for the youngest set. (Picture book. 3-6)

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