That's When I'm Happy

by Beth Shoshan, Jaqueline East (Illustrator)

This classic picture book tells the story of a little bear and his family and the heartwarming adventures they have together. Little readers will love this gentle story with charming pictures, soothing text, and imaginative plot, and parents will love reading along with their children. Ideal for children just learning to read.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family

23 pages, Board Book

Published January 1, 2005

About the author

Beth Shoshan was born in Brighton. She never seemed destined to be 
a children's writer, after all she 
had failed English Composition.
 But everything changed when she
 was challenged by Meadowside 
to write the most inappropriate
 children's book imaginable - it
 should contain sweets, explosions 
and arcane English words. She 
did, and Smidge became an instant 
best-seller. Now with over 30 titles 
to her name, Beth has become one
 of the most successful children's
 authors of the past few years.

- excerpted from Meadowside Children's Books

Reviews

[寿理 宮本 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super cute book about being with family (mom, dad, and child) and what simple things in life make them happy! Not a lot too it, but very adorable!

I do have a paperback copy, but that edition doesn't seem to have been added, and I don't want to go through the effort to try to become a librarian to add it myself. It feels like it's the same content as the hardcover/board editions, though?

[Rachel Yingling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book because it shows children that spending time with family is important and special. Children need to appreciate the time they have with their parents and parents need to appreciate the time they have with their children. This is important time and this is when we are truly happy.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

When finding a way to be happy...the little things count!