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Happy with Me
A young boy dreams about becoming all the animals he reads about, including a big, strong elephant, a splashing penguin, and a twisted-up octopus.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2002
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About the author
Leo Timmers
66 books45 followersLeo Timmers was born in 1970, in Belgium. Trained in Graphic Design he began to illustrate Children’s books. Gradually he started writing stories himself. In 2000 he received a Bookfeather Award for his illustrations in 'Happy with me'. He won the annual Children’s and Youth jury Award in both 2005 with ‘Just in time’ (written by Bart Demyttenaere) and 2006 with ‘Supermouse’.In 2007 he won with his picture book ‘Who is driving?' His books have been published in France, Spain, Norway, Finland, USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Korea, UK, Israel, Portugal, Germany and Japan. Leo also illustrates for magazines such as HUMO and various advertising agenciesOver the years his style has evolved, but it has always been marked by humour, form, colour, and incisive ideas. Leo lives in Brussels with his wife and two daughters.
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October 14, 2013
Title / Author / Publication Date:
Happy with me. / Leo Timmers. / 2002.
Genre: Fiction.
Format: Picturebook - print.
Plot summary:
"A little boy who just can't stop himself from becoming all the animals he reads about. In short order, he's a big, strong elephant, a splashing penguin, a twisted-up octopus, a snail who takes it easy, a super sniffing dog and a high-flying bird" (NoveList).
Considerations or precautions for readers advisory:
self-esteem, imagination, animals, dreams, reading
Review citation:
“Timmers uses light and shadow to achieve great depth and dimension, and the brilliant colors will attract attention from across the room” (Booklist: Lauren Peterson).
Section source used to find the material:
Best Books for Children Preschool through Grade 6 (9th ed.)
Recommended age: Ages 4 - 6.
Happy with me. / Leo Timmers. / 2002.
Genre: Fiction.
Format: Picturebook - print.
Plot summary:
"A little boy who just can't stop himself from becoming all the animals he reads about. In short order, he's a big, strong elephant, a splashing penguin, a twisted-up octopus, a snail who takes it easy, a super sniffing dog and a high-flying bird" (NoveList).
Considerations or precautions for readers advisory:
self-esteem, imagination, animals, dreams, reading
Review citation:
“Timmers uses light and shadow to achieve great depth and dimension, and the brilliant colors will attract attention from across the room” (Booklist: Lauren Peterson).
Section source used to find the material:
Best Books for Children Preschool through Grade 6 (9th ed.)
Recommended age: Ages 4 - 6.
December 11, 2025
Voici un album qui aborde les avantages et les inconvénients d'être un... animal. Sur la page de gauche le texte écrit en caractères assez grands, et sur la page de droite une images très rigolote pour illustrer les arguments qui viennent à l'esprit de Thomas. Sont évoqués tour à tour l'éléphant, le pingouin, la pieuvre, l'escargot, le chien (mon préféré) et l'oiseau. Être soi-même n'est pas une évidence, mais c'est toujours bien mieux que d'être un animal. Thomas a beaucoup de fantaisie et cela viendrait des livres qu'il lit le soir avant de s'endormir. Vive la lecture et ses pouvoirs magiques !
January 14, 2015
A book that encourages reading, using your imagination and accepting yourself.
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