Grow Happy
Grow Happy
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Annotation: "My name is Kiko. I'm a gardener. I grow happy. Let me show you how." Kiko shows the reader how she grows happiness: by making good choices, taking care of her body and mind, paying attention to her feelings, problem solving, and spending time with family and friends. Kids will learn that they can play a pivotal role in creating their own happiness, just like Kiko.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #211501
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2017
Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 02/01/17
Illustrator: Lyles, Christopher,
Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN: 1-433-82331-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-433-82331-2
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2016019588
Dimensions: 27 cm.
Language: English
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School Library Journal (Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2017)

K-Gr 2Kiko is a special gardener: she knows how to grow happiness. For this task, Kiko makes smart choices, such as finding an ideal location to plant the seeds, providing plenty of sun and water, and caring for the plant until it starts to grow. Through this analogy, the authors communicate to kids that taking care of one's mind and body can result in a sense of happiness and well-being. However, unforeseen circumstances, in this case poor weather and a plant-hungry bug, can arise. Lyles's use of bold colorsyellow and reds are juxtaposed with shades of green and orangelends a springlike quality to the illustrations and matches the sunniness of the subject matter. The medium-size print makes this a solid selection for read-alouds or storytimes. VERDICT A charming and to-the-point book for addressing mindfulness with young children, perfect for classrooms and libraries.—Kathia Ibacache, Simi Valley Public Library, CA

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School Library Journal (Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2017)
Reading Level: 2.0
Interest Level: 1-4
Lexile: AD540L

My name is Kiko. I'm a gradener. I grow happy. Let me show you how. Kiko is a gardener. She takes care of her garden with seeds, soil, water, and sunshine. In Grow Happy , Kiko also demonstrates how she cultivates happiness, just like she does in her garden. Using positive psychology and choice theory, this book shows children that they have the tools to nurture their own happiness and live resiliently. Just as Kiko possesses the resources needed--seeds, soil, water--to build a thriving garden, she also has the tools to nurture her own happiness--including social support, choices, and problem-solving skills. Grounded in principles of positive psychology and choice theory, Grow Happy helps kids understand that they play an important role in cultivating their own happiness using resources at their disposal. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with information on how our choices and paying attention to our bodies and feelings affects happiness.


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