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Be Happy!

A Little Book of Mindfulness
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Be Happy! by Maddy Bard is a delightful children's book that gently guides young readers through the concept of happiness, using engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. The book explores various emotions and encourages kids to appreciate simple joys and cultivate a positive mindset. It's both enlightening and entertaining, offering valuable lessons on finding happiness in everyday life.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful children's book offers a heartwarming journey through themes of friendship, joy, and self-discovery. You might enjoy it if you're looking for a story that encourages young readers to embrace their emotions and find happiness in everyday moments. Its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations make it a charming read for children and adults alike.

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Be Happy!

A heartwarming and inspirational book about two adorable dogs.

A heartwarming and inspirational book about two adorable dogs.

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Filled with pearls of wisdom and positivity originally written during lockdown, this heartwarming story is told by the creators' two adorable dogs, Hucky and Buzz.

The thoughts expressed by Hucky and Buzz reflect the emotions, moods and feelings which will resonate with every young child. In this deceptively simple book, Maddy Bard, a mindfulness and meditation coach, shares her tips on boosting confidence, positivity and self-belief. Featuring the creators' own adorable dogs, and brought to life with Emma Dodd's enchanting illustrations, Hucky and Buzz is a little gem of a book - a doggy handbook for a healthy and happy life.

This beautiful book with shiny foil pages is the perfect gift and ideal for readers of The Colour Monster, Happy: A Child's Book of Mindfulness and Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series.

Series: Emma Dodd Series

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Be Happy! by Maddy Bard, a delightful children's book, is praised for its engaging way of promoting mindfulness and happiness through compelling illustrations and narratives. The book uses two dogs, Hucky and Buzz, to demonstrate how small acts like gratitude and self-belief can lead to contentment. While the book encourages reflection and emotional expression in young readers, some advice is viewed as more moralistic than mindful. The illustrations are noted for their simplicity and effectiveness in capturing children's imagination, and the book is seen as resonating deeply with the 0-5 age group.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800783744

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emma Dodd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 207.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Maddy Bard (Author)
Maddy is a sports coach and holistic practitioner. Her experience of mentoring in schools has convinced her that simple mindfulness meditation practises help the mental health of children. She is delighted to share some of these in her first book for children. Maddy lives with her husband and four children in Surrey.

Emma Dodd (Illustrator)
Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art in London and has been lucky enough to work as an illustrator ever since. She has illustrated more than 200 books for children and now writes and illustrates her own books, as well as collaborating with other authors.

Emma's two children and her love of nature and the outdoors are her main sources of inspiration. Emma lives in Guildford, Surrey with her family and their two Jack Russell terriers, Buzz and Twiglet.

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