I'm Not Happy
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

I'm Not Happy

By Sue Graves, Desideria Guicciardini (Illustrator)

Part of the Our Emotions and Behavior series

Can Ben turn his friends' frowns into smiles?

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28 pages
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Join Ben as he embarks on a mission to lift his friends' spirits. Through colorful adventures, he discovers how understanding emotions can transform sadness into joy. Will Ben's efforts succeed in bringing smiles to his friends' faces? This engaging tale not only entertains but also encourages children to explore their feelings and learn the art of emotional resilience. With interactive storytelling and thoughtful discussion prompts, young readers are invited to share their own stories and insights, making this journey both personal and enlightening.

From the publisher

All children have days when they just don’t feel happy. Follow along as Ben helps cheer up his friends and shows how kids can turn sadness into smiles. Our Emotions and Behavior seriesThe Our Emotions and Behavior series uses cheerful brightly illustrated stories to help kids understand how their emotions and actions are related–and how they can learn to manage both. At the end of each book, a two-page series of pictures invites kids to tell a story in their own words. A special section for adults suggests discussion questions and ideas for guiding children to talk about their feelings.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
28
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about kindnessBooks about social themesBooks about sadness
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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
June 1, 2011
First published
January 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781575423739

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