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Ten Little HappiesBack Pack BooksKids! Whenever you feel sad or blue, just reach into your memory where the Happies live! Everyone has Happies. It might be a flower, or a bird, or it might be a sandcastle that you built on a beach. Maybe it’s a gold sticker you received for doing something special. Happies are always there when you need them.Ten Little Happies teaches little ones to focus on happy thoughts to help relieve anxiety or fear.Kids Can't Sleep? Thinking happy thoughts before sleep will help children to become less fearful.How Many Happies Can You Count? Children love to make a game of counting their Happies.Encourage DiscussionEach story includes after-story ideas to encourage discussion and help develop reading comprehension skills in a light-hearted, comical way.Back Pack Books make ideal bedtime or anytime storiesHeartwarming characters and charming artwork that represents diversity and inclusivity. This book will make a great addition to any child's library.Award Winning Author From the author of the popular:Funny Bug Series Do Butterflies Sleep?Do Ants Have Uncles?Do Bees Say Please?Do Flies Tell Lies?Do Beetles Sing?And the 2023 Teacher's Choice Holiday Favorite: I Heard Christmas WhisperStories Kids Love, Themes Parents Love from Back Pack BooksEarly Readers ages 2-6Reviewed by Kristine Zimmerman for Readers’ FavoriteTen Little Happies by Janice Garden Macdonald is a children's picture book that will make you feel good. The subtitle is "self-soothing with good memories" and that is exactly what is shared. The text flows beautifully and begins with a young child sharing that they are feeling down and blue. Instead of wallowing in those feelings, they take charge by recalling their "happies." Happies are memories, both old and new. They might include other people or animals, or they might be about celebrating an important achievement. The best part about happies is the more you remember them, the bigger they grow. Happies can be remembered all day long! A few discussion questions are included at the end to help kids understand the concept.Ten Little Happies is an outstanding choice for preschoolers as they learn to navigate their emotions. Janice Garden Macdonald has simplified a complex topic and gives kids a self-empowering way of managing their emotions. The illustrations are perfect! A diverse group of children is represented, and they are so appealing. You can't help but smile as you see the joy reflected in their faces as they engage in enjoyable activities. As a retired children's librarian, I know how difficult it is to get the rhymes just right. Janice Garden Macdonald makes her story flow effortlessly. It is a delight to read out loud. Ten Little Happies succeeds on every level. It is a fantastic read-aloud and presents a worthwhile concept that will benefit all young readers. I highly recommend Ten Little Happies. Read more

A little boy can't wait for Sunday when the family spends the whole day together. From the bestselling author of Ten Little Happies and The Red Sweater, comes another happy tale of family life and childhood dreams.Told in spirited rhyme, this little story will help kids learn the days of the week as our hero counts down from Monday to Sunday. It's a day of rest and fun and play on Sunday. No work, no chores, just warmth and smiles. Another feel-good book for little ones to cherish.Suitable for 2 to 6 year olds. Read more

From the bestselling author of The Red Sweater comes another tale for kids 2 to 6.Jane has some ideas about how to dress and what to wear and that means JEANS! So, when her mother suggests she wear a frilly dress to visit her Grandma, Jane must think quick. You can’t climb a tree in a dress, or ride a skateboard in a dress, she pleads.Mom gently reminds Jane that she is loved, no matter what she wears. She is much more than her clothes.Jane’s scruffy little dog has his own idea of what to do with a pair of jeans and provides a surprise happy ending, that will keep kids smiling and reinforce Mom’s valuable lesson. When Jane finds out that her new jeans have been destroyed, instead of being angry, she comes up with a creative way to make something new out of the torn up scraps.Kids will learn about self-confidence, appreciation and sacrifice. There’s even a subtle little plug for recycling!A perfect story for Easter, Valentine's Day, birthdays or any other holiday or occassion when a reluctant child may not want to dress up. Read more

Do Bees Say Please?A friendship adventureA little bee on a farm can't understand why all the animals are afraid to be friends. Not giving up, Bee keeps trying, and eventually finds a way to convince the animals that it's safe to be friendly.In the meantime, a baby goat goes up on a rooftop and refuses to come down. All the animals try to coax the baby down, but without success. Bee comes up with a honey of an idea, and saves the day. Tempting the little goat with jars of honey seems like a winninng idea, but it turns out that just saying "please" was all that was required.Little ones will explore the benifits of good manners and learn about problem solving along with a variety of cute farm animals. Hilarious artwork will have kids laughing out loud. Encourage DiscussionIncludes after-story ideas to encourage discussion and help develop reading comprehension skills.Back Pack Books make ideal bedtime or anytime storiesFunny, heartwarming characters and charming artwork that will surprise and delight. This book will make a great addition to any child's library and makes a perfect gift for kids 2-6 years old.Why do kids love rhyming stories, so much?Rhyming stories are fun! Nursery rhymes make an imprint on young minds because they are easy to remember and repetition makes children feel secure. Each reading will be more fun than the previous one as children start to anticipate the words and outcomes.Appropriate for ages 2-6 and is a great 'first reader' for kids a little older who are learning to read on their own, as the rhymes are fun and easy.Readers' Favorite 5 Star Review for "Do Bees Say Please?"Do Bees Say Please? by Janice Garden Macdonald is an illustrated rhyming book for 2-6-year-old children. The story is narrated by a friendly bumble bee living on a country farm. The bee is desperate to make friends, but for an unknown reason, all the farm animals are scared of it. The sad bee eventually meets a goose who encourages it not to give up. On the goose's advice, the bee starts anew and successfully makes progress. The interesting part begins when a newborn baby goat from the farm climbs up onto the barn roof and refuses to get down. When the other animals, including its mother, fail to convince it to come down, the bee takes the matter into its own hands. The story ends with a wonderful lesson on politeness.Janice Garden Macdonald's Do Bees Say Please? A Politeness Adventure is an eye-catching book with an appropriate amount of text on each page. I love the way the lines rhyme; it makes reading aloud with children a more enjoyable activity. Another great aspect of the book is that some of the pages come with additional fun and relevant information. Besides this, Macdonald has portrayed the bee in a way that makes it a relatable character to many kids. Children often feel frustrated about being unable to reach their goals; the bee getting up to try again after being motivated by the goose and eventually achieving success can encourage them not to give up. I feel that the best thing about the story is the clarity of the messages it aims to deliver; it undoubtedly makes this book a suitable pick for the intended audience. Read more

Can a Christmas tree become Dog's best friend?When a scruffy dog is followed home by a tiny Christmas tree, he nurtures and loves it, only to discover that it can’t stay with him forever.I Heard Christmas Whisper is a sweet reminder that while December 26 might feel sad, next year Christmas will return.Kids love the adorable pup who feels blue when Christmas is over but cheers up when he learns how to hold the season in his heart all year long.This poignant tale, with heartwarming illustrations, is dedicated to the famous Sycamore Gap Tree (Robin Hood Tree). It reminds us that Christmas trees symbolize the loving, spirit of the holiday.For kids of all ages and those who loves Christmastime. Read more

Do Beetles Sing? A Music AdventureBeetle wants to play an instrument but doesn’t want to practice. Guitar, violin, drums, which shall it be?After unsuccessfully trying out several different instruments, the stubborn little Beetle is finally convinced by his friends to go to music school. Beetle learns that taking music lessons and practicing can be fun too!Little ones will learn about perseverance and patienceLittle ones will learn how tiny steps make big strides.Encourage DiscussionIncludes after-story ideas to encourage discussion and help develop reading comprehension skills.An ideal bedtime or anytime storyMeet a comical beetle with a stubborn streak. Laugh-out-loud illustrations of this funny adorable insect compliment the story. We dare you not to laugh!Why do kids love rhyming stories so much?Rhyming stories are fun! Nursery rhymes imprint on young minds because they are easy to remember and because repetition makes children feel secure. Each reading will be more fun than the previous one as children start to anticipate the words and outcomes.Appropriate for ages 2-6 and is a great 'first reader' for kids who are learning to read on their own. Read more

In this sequel to the bestselling “Ten Little Happies” kids can enjoy the many blessings of Christmas with humor and joy. If the holidays make your little ones feel anxious, then here are a few ideas to make that time a little happier!Ten Little Happies teaches children to focus on happy thoughts and memories to help relieve anxiety or fear. Self-soothing ideas help to settle kids in at bedtime, too!How Many Happies Can You Count? Children love to make a game of counting their Happies.Includes after-story ideas to encourage discussion and help develop reading comprehension skills in a light-hearted, comical way. Read more