Happy

Emma Dodd's Love You Books

by Emma Dodd

This new addition to Emma Dodd’s much-loved sequence of animal books features a tenderly composed rhyming text, heartwarming illustrations, and flurries of foil throughout. Exploring the loving relationship between one little owl and his mommy, this beautifully designed, padded picture book is certain to become a bedtime favorite.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Animals, Birds, Family, Love

24 pages, Hardcover

First published December 8, 2015

About the author

Emma Dodd Author/Illustrator

Emma was brought up in Guildford, Surrey, in a family of artists and from as far back as she can remember she has wanted to be an illustrator.
Emma studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central Saint Martin's School of Art and has worked extensively in advertising, editorial and book illustration.
She was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award in 2006 for her book "What Pet to Get" and in 2009 for "Miaow said the Cow"
Emma lives in Surrey with her husband and two children, who provide inspiration for her work, and their Jack Russel Terrier, Bart, who keeps her fit. She likes to spend any spare time in North Cornwall, surfing and walking in all weathers.

Reviews

[Ailish O’Sullivan]

Really really liked this one 🥹 Have we found another favourite children’s author!?

[Kirstie Ellen]

Happy is a sweet board book that will warm the cockles of your heart. This is a book I've since passed on to my sister who is expecting her first and the lovely message in this book brought tears to our eyes. This cute story about a mamma owl and a baby owl tells the story of how happy it makes the mamma to see her baby happy. This is sure to bring a smile to your face!

Not only that, but the plush pillowing of the front cover and the foiled details make this visually stunning and keep you touching the book and wanting to pick it up!

Thank you so much for Allen & Unwin for a copy of this beautiful edition for review

[W. Mike]

Simple rhymes that should make anyone happy. The colored drawing are nice. Young children will love it.

[Little Ducky]

I love the owls in this story. I'm really good at saying, "whoo, whoo!" 👶

[Paul]

A heartwarming little book, perfect for cuddles with Imogen.

[winda]

and when you are not happy and the sky seems rather grey. I'll do my very best to chase the gloomy clouds away.
I love it when you cuddle close and whisper, "I love you" and
I am happiest of all..when you are happy too

love the illustrations, soo cuteee especially the last two pages

[Sarah]

Beautiful gold foil accents add a special touch to the cute pictures of a baby owl and its parent. The story is simple but sweet and has been a lovely bedtime read with my 2.5 year old son over the last couple of weeks.

[Tina Morrow]

These books have inspired us to draw!

[Tayler K.M.]

This book is GORGEOUS. I saw it during check-in and had to check out to myself so I could take it all in. The story is told in the voice of the momma owl talking to her little chick. The text is beautiful (and for some reason made me a little sad) but the real star is the art. The illustrations are nicely textured and the colors are varied without being overstimulating. The super most exciting part for me though was the gold foil on the front cover and every other spread! It's so stunning. Even the endpapers, a plain solid color, are a lovely shade of forest/pine green that ties in well with rest of the book. I feel the need to buy this. I would love to wallpaper a room in these illustrations. I'm in love.

[Kathleen]

This book made me...well...Happy. With beautiful illustrations and shiny gold embellishments, it's a pretty book to look at. But never one to judge a book by it's cover (though exceptions can be made in children's books) the little rhyme about a parent owl and a child owl made me smile. This is a simple sweet book about feelings, but not overly gushing. And I like that it acknowledges that sometimes we just aren't happy and that's okay. This will not be the only book from Emma Dodd we read.

[Ashley Adkins]

I bought this board book as a baby shower gift and absolutely love it. The text is short, simple, and accurately portrays how I feel as a parent. The illustrations use warm and inviting colors to show the relationship between parent and child. Good emotional read for adult and baby. Would recommend for a baby gift.

[Sandie]

this might be my favorite juvenile book series.

I am continuously delighted with the illustrations and messages that she places in each of these books. Each book is so sweet and beautiful.

I feel like this series sends a strong message on parental figures loving the child no matter what and just very positive vibes throughout.

[Kelly]

Picture books about owls are one of my favorite kinds of books. I loved this cheery, inspiring book about how a little one's happiness makes their parents happy, too! I also enjoyed the gold-accented illustrations.

[Tiffany May Ross]

I think I have this one memorized by now ❤️. Dodd conveys big truths, that every mother can identify with, in a brilliant, poetic, simplicity... which my three year old is able to contemplate. This is not an easy fast. I love reading this aloud at bedtime.

[Nadina]

This was really simple and also really pretty. I loved the gold that alternated on every page. The text was simple and it was quite a lovely story. I loved the message. Definitely seems like a lovely read aloud for young kids.
It makes me want to check out the rest of the series.

[James]

A delightfully illustrated story about a mother owl and her baby and how happy the mother owl is when her baby is happy. The sweet illustrations and message about happiness is sure to delight both parents and child.

[L.A. James]

The foil is what really made the book for me. I think it really adds to the illustrations.

[Adrienne]

My kids really enjoyed the illustrations and wanted to touch all of the pretty gold parts of each spread. A sweet book.

[Wendy]

Sweet rhyming story of the emotional bond between parent and child as illustrated by adorable birds. Lovely gold accents shine throughout.

[Sarah]

toddler storytime; read-aloud; lapsit; emotions

[Kelly]

Through illustrations of a mama owl and a baby owl, this book tells of a mama being happy when here baby is happy.

[Heather McC]

Celebrating family love and other things that make us happy.

[Michelle]

Cass and Xander's favorite new picture book

[Tia-Renee]

Fletcher and I really enjoy this and it’s a regular read

[nami]

All of Emma Dodd's books are guaranteed story time hits. A++

[Karla]

Adorable
Endearing


Loved it

[Sarah Newman]

This is a very sweet book, with absolutely gorgeous illustrations. I read it six times in a row for the smol this evening.

[Paris Chanel]

Cute and warm.

[Deirdre]

Our 9 month old daughter's favorite book for the past 5 months!

[Dana Storytime Account]

I really love the gold on the pages for these illustrations, it just makes it slightly more fun!