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The Good Mood Book
"The Good Mood Book is a must-have on every kid's bookshelf" -Readers' FavoriteAfter a tough day at school, Connie fell asleep in a very bad mood. Can the fun-loving Good Mood Gorki turnaround Connie's bad mood before the next day of school? Find out in this heartwarming and award-winning adventure told in rhyme that's perfect for ages 2 to 5!If you like this book, be sure to check out John's multi-award winning storybook, Off the A Christmas Ornament Adventure, and his rollicking picture book adventure, Neat Freaks.
13 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 4, 2018
About the author
John Arvai III
3 books23 followersBorn in Vicenza, Italy while his dad was stationed there, John is a US Army brat and also a US Army veteran himself who holds a BS from Wright State University and an MBA from Thomas More College. John works as a technology professional in Columbus, Ohio, and is a husband and father of three awesome kids.
John enjoys spending whatever extra time he can find working out, writing, and watching/playing hockey. He has written ten screenplays which have combined to win over twenty-five awards along with three children's books called Neat Freaks, The Good Mood Book, and the multi-award winning storybook, Off the Hook: A Christmas Ornament Adventure. You can see his writing profile @ Stage32.com.
John loves to hear from anyone who has read his books so please don't hesitate to contact him @ contact@offthehookbook.net!
John enjoys spending whatever extra time he can find working out, writing, and watching/playing hockey. He has written ten screenplays which have combined to win over twenty-five awards along with three children's books called Neat Freaks, The Good Mood Book, and the multi-award winning storybook, Off the Hook: A Christmas Ornament Adventure. You can see his writing profile @ Stage32.com.
John loves to hear from anyone who has read his books so please don't hesitate to contact him @ contact@offthehookbook.net!
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April 17, 2026
Infantil. Una niña tiene un mal día de colegio y viene en su ayuda un ser rojo y adorable. 3.5/5.0
July 10, 2022
Cute story with fun illustrations
This book tells of the magical experiences a creature called the Good Mood Gorki shares with the main character. The plot isn’t very deep but it certainly was a blast to read. The artwork is visually fun and sure to capture a child’s imagination. I think kids will love this book both for the artwork and the bedazzling, spectacularly, fun journey.
This book tells of the magical experiences a creature called the Good Mood Gorki shares with the main character. The plot isn’t very deep but it certainly was a blast to read. The artwork is visually fun and sure to capture a child’s imagination. I think kids will love this book both for the artwork and the bedazzling, spectacularly, fun journey.
November 1, 2019
This is a wonderful bedtime storybook. All about good moods, how to get them. The illustration are nice and the adventure is contageous. You little one will be having their own night time adventures with smiles on their sleeping faces.
Connie is asleep until something woke her up. She saw a hairy creature with big friendly eyes and a walk with a wiggle. He had a night time job of turning frowns into giggles. Wouldn't that be a great job? Good Mood Gorki, I will cheer you up with a magical adventure. They went towards the moon to a galaxy far far away, a land of sweets. They landed on a cookie then bounced on clouds. I'll let you listen/read to find out the rest because it's fun and it will put you in a good mood
Connie is asleep until something woke her up. She saw a hairy creature with big friendly eyes and a walk with a wiggle. He had a night time job of turning frowns into giggles. Wouldn't that be a great job? Good Mood Gorki, I will cheer you up with a magical adventure. They went towards the moon to a galaxy far far away, a land of sweets. They landed on a cookie then bounced on clouds. I'll let you listen/read to find out the rest because it's fun and it will put you in a good mood
June 29, 2019
Connie fell asleep when she got home because the kids at school were rude to her.
She heard a noise woke up, & it was something hairy.
It was Good Mood Gorki (fun-loving). He was here to cheer her up.
Will Good Mood Gorki be able to cheer Connie up.
Follow the 2 of them on an adventure.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great colored pictures & proper font & writing style. A very well written children’s (2-5) self-esteem adventure story book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s self-esteem adventure movie, an animated cartoon, PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
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Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
She heard a noise woke up, & it was something hairy.
It was Good Mood Gorki (fun-loving). He was here to cheer her up.
Will Good Mood Gorki be able to cheer Connie up.
Follow the 2 of them on an adventure.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great colored pictures & proper font & writing style. A very well written children’s (2-5) self-esteem adventure story book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s self-esteem adventure movie, an animated cartoon, PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series. A very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Light The Lamp Publishing; eBookStage; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
June 18, 2019
Cute and Imaginative
Think happy thoughts. Sometimes kids and even adults, are in a bad mood and can't sleep. There are times when we could all use a Gorki to help us imagine the positives in life and give us some peace and rest.
Think happy thoughts. Sometimes kids and even adults, are in a bad mood and can't sleep. There are times when we could all use a Gorki to help us imagine the positives in life and give us some peace and rest.
February 2, 2020
Connie is in a bad mood because her friends at school had been nasty and rude. While she is trying to fall asleep, a hairy red creature with friendly eyes takes her on a magical adventure to cheer her up. Connie leaves her bedroom to fly to a beach, a volcano, lands of sweets and a trip to outer space. By the time she returns to her bedroom, Connie has forgotten about her bad day and is grateful to her new pal, Good Mood Gorki.
The book is written in rhymes and contains crisp, clear illustrations that will charm toddlers and preschoolers. They will be in a much better mood after reading this book.
The book is written in rhymes and contains crisp, clear illustrations that will charm toddlers and preschoolers. They will be in a much better mood after reading this book.
January 15, 2020
Great little kids story
This little story was good. I recommend this book for all ages of children. Children have imagination out of this world. Next time I read this it will be to my grandchildren.
This little story was good. I recommend this book for all ages of children. Children have imagination out of this world. Next time I read this it will be to my grandchildren.
May 15, 2020
What an excellent cover and illustrations! That was my favourite part of the book. The story was good, but it seemed too slow. I was hoping for a life lesson book.
March 25, 2024
I have mixed feelings as the drawing is nice, the colors are great but that is rating the illustration and not the writing.
What is a bit confusing is that if you have a tough day as your kindergarden/schoolmates are mean no worries as out of the blue a red hairy thing will appear, no matter if the doors and windows are locked monsters can enter…. And as this one is nice (phew not a mean one) it will take you to places you dream about, you can eat sweets and by the time you get back to bed you will feel better. It is nice to believe in magic, that you will be cheered up by an immaginary friend but the same problem awaits you next day in school even if kids forget and forgive much quicker than adults. What l mean is this little gorki does not solve the original problem: dealing with the mean gang and helping how to deal with them or how to get over it.
What is a bit confusing is that if you have a tough day as your kindergarden/schoolmates are mean no worries as out of the blue a red hairy thing will appear, no matter if the doors and windows are locked monsters can enter…. And as this one is nice (phew not a mean one) it will take you to places you dream about, you can eat sweets and by the time you get back to bed you will feel better. It is nice to believe in magic, that you will be cheered up by an immaginary friend but the same problem awaits you next day in school even if kids forget and forgive much quicker than adults. What l mean is this little gorki does not solve the original problem: dealing with the mean gang and helping how to deal with them or how to get over it.
August 15, 2025
It Was Cute
The Good Mood Book was definitely not what I was expecting it to be.
Instead of having the book explore emotions and moods, it provides the reader with a magical and creative journey of a sad child via Gorki, who appears to be a good mood monster attempting to lift her spirits.
The font is easy-to-read and in a rhyming format that is sure to have little hands excited to flip the pages.
The artwork appears most likely to be computer-generated and/or AI done in bright colors that bring each episode to life while including additional fun details.
All in all, Gorki is an interesting little monster who can encourage your own children to open up about their own imaginations and what may put them back in a good mood when things go sideways for them.
The Good Mood Book was definitely not what I was expecting it to be.
Instead of having the book explore emotions and moods, it provides the reader with a magical and creative journey of a sad child via Gorki, who appears to be a good mood monster attempting to lift her spirits.
The font is easy-to-read and in a rhyming format that is sure to have little hands excited to flip the pages.
The artwork appears most likely to be computer-generated and/or AI done in bright colors that bring each episode to life while including additional fun details.
All in all, Gorki is an interesting little monster who can encourage your own children to open up about their own imaginations and what may put them back in a good mood when things go sideways for them.
March 10, 2023
" Join the fun loving Good Mood Gorki as it takes a sad girl on a magical adventure packed full of "good mood" wonders designed to bring her cheer and make her frowns disappear!"
A colorful delightful story about Gorki and how he brings happiness to a child who has really had a bad day! A joy to read, for ANY age.
A colorful delightful story about Gorki and how he brings happiness to a child who has really had a bad day! A joy to read, for ANY age.
October 20, 2024
Super Cute and Helpful
My grandson thought the Good Mood Gorki was so cute, especially the tail. He immediately started drawing pictures of it! The story helped give an important lesson on how to make yourself feel better if you've had a bad day. I think it's a terrific bedtime story for preK and kindergarten aged kids.
My grandson thought the Good Mood Gorki was so cute, especially the tail. He immediately started drawing pictures of it! The story helped give an important lesson on how to make yourself feel better if you've had a bad day. I think it's a terrific bedtime story for preK and kindergarten aged kids.
November 19, 2024
I like this book because I had a really tough day today and I really hope that you guys make more of
I like this video because I had a really tough day today And I just felt like reading this book and it really helped a lot And thank you for making this book These books cause they really help my
I like this video because I had a really tough day today And I just felt like reading this book and it really helped a lot And thank you for making this book These books cause they really help my
May 28, 2021
The Good Mood Book by John Arvai – This was a freebie. It’s a cute reminder that most of the time your mood is under your mind’s control. Though if a fuzzy alien wanted to take me on an adventure to cheer me up, I would probably let him! Happy Reading!
January 5, 2023
Fun book
Shows magical places to help with your mood. Some things you can try with your child such as a nice cookie or lollipop. And even visiting an animal shelter to see cute puppies and kittens
Shows magical places to help with your mood. Some things you can try with your child such as a nice cookie or lollipop. And even visiting an animal shelter to see cute puppies and kittens
November 3, 2023
For me this book didn't really have a moral. You just have a little monster doing fun things with a little girl.
He didn't teach her how to make a bad day good or let her know it was okay to have bad days. They just had a bunch of short adventures...
He didn't teach her how to make a bad day good or let her know it was okay to have bad days. They just had a bunch of short adventures...
November 7, 2023
Sweet book for children to feel good after a bad day
Good Mood Gorki helps Connie to feel better because the kids in her school had been rude to her.
Cute read for children to improve their mood and beautiful illustrations too.
Good Mood Gorki helps Connie to feel better because the kids in her school had been rude to her.
Cute read for children to improve their mood and beautiful illustrations too.
April 9, 2024
This is a cute story about changing a bad mood into a good mood through a trip with a cute little monster. This seems to occur through a dream. This would be good for some instances where kids at school have been rude but may not be a good option for all instances of bullying.
June 16, 2021
Wasn't quite what I expected but it was still good. I thought it would deal with a wider range of emotions. But I just could not get over how cute he was,
July 6, 2021
Very cute!!
This was a fun read. It was very colorful and full of things kids love!!! I enjoyed reading it with my 6 year old.
This was a fun read. It was very colorful and full of things kids love!!! I enjoyed reading it with my 6 year old.
July 6, 2021
I hate leaving bad reviews but I also cannot be dishonest. I did not hate the book but I also did not like it... at all. The rhymes are often a stretch, the creature is weird, not my cup of tea.
September 3, 2021
Good read 👍
Got it for free.. Thank you author!
We read this daily because my son likes gorki 💗
Ohh btw, you can also use this book for rhyme time 😉
Got it for free.. Thank you author!
We read this daily because my son likes gorki 💗
Ohh btw, you can also use this book for rhyme time 😉
November 23, 2021
Great story
January 16, 2022
LUCU BANGEEETTTTTT, abis bacanya ngantuk jadi kayak dongeng sebelum tidur padahal aku baca siang-siang TT____TT
March 4, 2022
my daughter loved this book
April 5, 2022
This was a cute little book. I like the concept a lot. Some of the pictures were a little uncanny.
November 18, 2022
This book made me smile and definitely put me in a good mood! I think this book does a good job of cheering the reader up with the illustrations and the poetic writing.
December 28, 2022
Great illustrations. Gorki is cute, but it's kind of creepy he shows up out of the blue.
January 28, 2023
We liked it
Best book ever! Fun book - prissy age six
As was was wish I'd bend Kent help did man men cms land
Best book ever! Fun book - prissy age six
As was was wish I'd bend Kent help did man men cms land
February 14, 2023
Another cute read
what a good and cute little read for a bedtime story. My youngest really enjoyed the story and the surprise safari animals in the sand castle.
what a good and cute little read for a bedtime story. My youngest really enjoyed the story and the surprise safari animals in the sand castle.
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