Baa Haa

Babette laughs through everything, but can she reveal her true feelings without losing friends?

4.2 Goodreads · 169 ratings

40 pages· 689 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

Babette is the life of the party, always giggling and making others laugh. But beneath her cheerful facade, she hides sadness and anger, causing her inner turmoil. As her bellyache grows, Babette wonders if pretending to be happy is worth it. Will her friends accept her true self, or is she destined to keep her feelings hidden? This heartwarming tale explores the courage it takes to embrace all emotions and the power of authenticity in friendships. Join Babette on her journey to discover if being true to herself is the key to real happiness.

From the publisher

Everything makes Babette laugh, until she discovers it’s okay not to feel okay sometimes in this relatable story about friendship, big feelings, and learning to show your true self. Perfect for fans of Buffalo Fluffalo, Grumpy Monkey, and The Day the Crayons Quit.”A chuckle-worthy reminder that kids needn’t feel sheepish for showing their vulnerable sides.” – Kirkus ReviewsBabette’s life is filled with joy.She loves to giggle and be silly.And she loves to make her friends laugh, too.But Babette also laughs when nothing is funny.Like when she feels sad or mad or bad.Hiding her true feelings is tangling her insides into a knotand giving her a bellyache!Is acting happy all the time everything it’s cracked up to be?Will Babette’s friends still like her if she doesn’t pretend?This warm-hearted, rib-tickling read-aloud gently affirms feeling all your feelings and embracing exactly who you are. Be sure to check out the companion title, Moo Hoo!

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