Hamilton Hunts for Happiness

by J. David Moore, Karith Gingrow (Illustrator)

Overview

Hamilton Emerson Monroe is unhappy that the weather is about to turn cold, and he wonders if he will ever be happy again. During his special investigation to find happiness, he learns lessons for road safety and fire safety. He also learns what makes other people happy. With the help of his loving mom, Hamilton discovers that happiness can be found everywhere and to always remember to look within ourselves. Join Hamilton throughout his day as he hunts for happiness to discover many topics parents and teachers can discuss with children to keep them safe and lessons for everyone to find happiness, “just the way you are.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546203124
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	08/04/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	42
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

James David Moore is an award-winning published educator who graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Memphis. Through Project Based Learning, Mr. Moore's classes built the "World's Largest Salami Sandwich" (76 feet) and fed 178 homeless men and women, and won national attention as his class "Traversed the Mississippi River." Mr. Moore strongly agrees in the integration of technology into project-based learning for the application and analysis of skills rather than isolating and teaching for a test. It is with the same enthusiasm and dedication to positively change lives that he has written this Hamilton Series.

David would like to thank Timothy Graphenreed for his invaluable contributions. He would like to thank Danna Lynn Burns and Tinatin Japaridze for their continued support. Mr. Moore is proud of the hundreds of elementary students that he has met during his decades of work in Memphis, Tennessee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the St. Croix USVI and for all the awesome students and hard working education professionals who gave inspiration for this book.

Karith Gingrow is responsible for the colorful pages in the Hamilton Series. Attaining her degree in Graphic Design from the Philadelphia Art Institute she currently works from home on many creative endeavors including illustrations and workshops under her small business Nimble Craft which helps others realize that creativity belongs to everyone no matter the experience. She is raising three children with her loving husband in Pennsylvania.

Read an Excerpt

CHAPTER 1

Hamilton Emerson Monroe smoothed out the last wrinkle to his freshly made bed. He gazed out the window and noticed that more leaves had changed color. He watched as a newly orange leaf slowly fell from the big oak tree. "Oh no, cold weather can only be around the corner!" Suddenly, a feeling of dread came over Hamilton. He knew that coats, scarfs, and winter were on the way and he suddenly felt quiet sad.

Hamilton fed his pet goldfish, Leo, and whispered, "What if I am never happy again?" He sighed and headed for the kitchen.

After gulping down his breakfast, he quietly asked his mom, "Are you always happy?"

She took a long moment and joked, "Honey, I am happy when my son is not late for school," she laughed a little louder, "now get going."

As his mom kissed him on the forehead, she gently guided him to the door.

Hamilton gave her a big hug and said, "Today, I've decided to go on a special expedition."

At Belmont Avenue, Hamilton Monroe met the crossing guard, Miss Loretta.

"Ma'am," he asked, "can you tell me about happiness?"

Immediately she became passionate, "Now that is a very good question Hamilton."

"It makes me glad when children practice correct Safety Road Rules," and she carried on quiet seriously when she said, "Hamilton, before crossing any road, remember to stop, think, look and listen." She demonstrated, "Always look left, right, left and towards the front and behind you at every intersection."

As she gave a quick wink and a wave Miss Loretta warmly explained, "That way you will see all oncoming traffic to keep yourself safe and that makes me happy!"

Hamilton's next stop was Gordon Elementary. He saw some girls from class in front of the bulletin board talking happily about writer coming and their new coats. Trying to ignore them, he walked into his classroom ready to continue his investigation.

(Continues…)

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