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16 pages, Board book
Published January 1, 2017
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December 12, 2017
Meet Happy Bear is a charming board book that teaches children about different moods and expressions through beautiful illustrations and simple text.
Happy Bear isn't living up to his name and it's up to us (the reader) to help make him happy again. Are you up for the task?
This delightful book encourages children to help others find their happy at times of sadness, anger or worry. The fun sliding pages change bears face to varies moods, always returning to happy with the help of readers. I found the book to be fun and engaging. Perfect for entertaining little readers.
I recommend picking up a copy.
Happy Bear isn't living up to his name and it's up to us (the reader) to help make him happy again. Are you up for the task?
This delightful book encourages children to help others find their happy at times of sadness, anger or worry. The fun sliding pages change bears face to varies moods, always returning to happy with the help of readers. I found the book to be fun and engaging. Perfect for entertaining little readers.
I recommend picking up a copy.
September 13, 2017
First sentence: Oh no! Happy Bear isn't happy anymore. Let's do something silly to make him happy again! We did it! Happy Bear is happy again! Uh-oh! Happy Bear looks worried. Let's sing a song to make him happy again! We did it! Happy bear is happy again!
Premise/plot: Happy Bear isn't always happy. Sometimes he's sad, worried, or mad. In this interactive board book, readers get the opportunity to make Happy Bear HAPPY again. His facial expressions change with the turning of the pages.
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one! I have not seen this kind of interactive book before. I think it's a cute idea. I thought the mouse and the bear were both adorable. The illustrations almost have a vintage feel to them.
Premise/plot: Happy Bear isn't always happy. Sometimes he's sad, worried, or mad. In this interactive board book, readers get the opportunity to make Happy Bear HAPPY again. His facial expressions change with the turning of the pages.
My thoughts: I enjoyed this one! I have not seen this kind of interactive book before. I think it's a cute idea. I thought the mouse and the bear were both adorable. The illustrations almost have a vintage feel to them.
March 28, 2018
Meet Happy Bear, illustrated by Carles Ballesteros. BOARD BOOK. Abrams Appleseed, 2017. $8. 9781419724749
Happy Bear isn’t happy, what can we do to make him happy again? A cartwheel. Oh no, Happy Bear is mad. What can we do to make him glad? Blow bubbles. Happy Bear is sad, what can we do to make him glad?
The construction of this book is what makes it so much fun. Happy Bear’s face changes from happy to worried to angry to sad as you turn the pages. My toddler loved watching the paper change the face from one emotion to another just by turning the page. We read it over and over again.
Pre-K – ADVISABLE. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
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Happy Bear isn’t happy, what can we do to make him happy again? A cartwheel. Oh no, Happy Bear is mad. What can we do to make him glad? Blow bubbles. Happy Bear is sad, what can we do to make him glad?
The construction of this book is what makes it so much fun. Happy Bear’s face changes from happy to worried to angry to sad as you turn the pages. My toddler loved watching the paper change the face from one emotion to another just by turning the page. We read it over and over again.
Pre-K – ADVISABLE. Samantha Hastings, MA, MLS.
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
March 13, 2019
The first 2 words in this book are Oh no! which is kind of my catchphrase at the moment, so of course I was on board with this one. So much fun watching bear's faces change and trying to figure out how. The sliding page effects are so cool. Made mama read me this one 3 times, which I can do when my sister is still sleeping. Early riser for the win. 🐼🐨
March 27, 2019
Emotions: Mad, worried, sad
With every other turn of the page, the panels of the bear's face change before your eyes. My 2-year-old daughter is obsessed with this book and it ends with a sweet hug between Happy Bear and his mother.
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
With every other turn of the page, the panels of the bear's face change before your eyes. My 2-year-old daughter is obsessed with this book and it ends with a sweet hug between Happy Bear and his mother.
Reviewed by: Miss Kelsey, Youth and School Services, Vernon Area Public Library
August 17, 2021
With its turn-the-page surprises and interactive requests, this book was a hit with toddlers and young preschoolers. I like it all, though be prepared for mommy (and her ability to comfort) playing a key role at the end of the book.
February 20, 2018
Toddlers will be enchanted by the changing faces of Happy Bear and eager to sing a song, act silly and be kind to chase away Happy Bear's sadness, worry and anger.
June 5, 2018
Cute! My child refused to compliment the bear but he did sing him a song.
August 12, 2018
Fun book with movable parts; I can see reading it with a tiny child.
January 23, 2019
A clever alternative to lift-the-flap or pop-up books. A simple storyline with lots of visual interest for kids.
August 10, 2020
This bear exists in a world where happiness is turned on and off like a light switch. Its rapid mood shifts are both enviable and troubling.
April 13, 2021
Your toddlers will love this and you will read it over and over until the pages wear out
February 3, 2018
Illustrator lives in Chile so I can write about this one. This was a fun book for talking about emotions and trying to cheer up Bear. But I wonder if there's too much emphasis on being happy, like there's something wrong with being sad or angry. But it's good for building empathy with young children, and showing them that there are actions they can take to help another. The changing picture is neat and got everyone's attention at storytime, including the adults!
**I'm sad because Maddy is scared of this book. She cries, "Scary! Scary!" when she sees the book cover and then hides. :O
**I'm sad because Maddy is scared of this book. She cries, "Scary! Scary!" when she sees the book cover and then hides. :O
October 11, 2020
Age: Infant-Toddler (Board Book)
Emotions: Mad, worried, sad
With every other turn of the page, the panels of the bear's face change before your eyes. My 2-year-old daughter is obsessed with this book and it ends with a sweet hug between Happy Bear and his mother.
Series: Don't Wake the Tiger, Is That Your Dad?, and I Love You Elephant
Emotions: Mad, worried, sad
With every other turn of the page, the panels of the bear's face change before your eyes. My 2-year-old daughter is obsessed with this book and it ends with a sweet hug between Happy Bear and his mother.
Series: Don't Wake the Tiger, Is That Your Dad?, and I Love You Elephant
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February 4, 2018Perfect book for this age group! I think this book hits the nail on the head if you are trying to find a book that involves physical activity. The children have to do something funny to get the bear to be happy. The children are moving, dancing, or doing something silly. The book addresses different emotions and I think that young children can relate to this in some way. In the end the bear just wants his mommy and again, I think that small children often feel the same way the bear does. I also like that the reader or children can change the bears emotion. I think this book will work well when teachers or parents talk about emotions with children.
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