Where'd My Giggle Go?
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Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2021

Where'd My Giggle Go?

Written by Max Lucado · Illustrated by Sarah Jennings

A boy searches for his lost giggle, discovering joy in spreading happiness to others.

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26 pages
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A young boy feels cranky and sad, unsure why his giggle is missing. He searches everywhere, from the circus to his own pocket, but finds it by spreading joy to others. As he shares smiles, helps his mom, and plays with friends, he discovers that happiness is contagious. Will his giggle return as he learns the power of kindness? This delightful tale encourages children to understand and transform their emotions, reminding us all that a giggle is just a kind act away.

From the publisher

A whimsical board book from New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, Where’d My Giggle Go? helps your kids process their emotions in a fun, healthy way so they can transform from grumpy to laugh-out-loud happy.”I felt kind of cranky. I felt kind of sad. I can’t tell you why, but I even felt mad.” For every child who sometimes feels out of sorts and doesn’t know why, Where’d My Giggle Go? helps normalize and dissipate negative emotions in a delightful way.A perfect read-aloud, Where’d My Giggle Go? provides: A natural way for you to talk with your kids about how we all get sad sometimesA reminder that we can help others find their happinessWith colorful illustrations from Sarah Jennings, this book is: Great for ages 0-4A brilliant resource to help parents naturally discuss being sad, grumpy, anxious, or unhappy with their small childrenWhere’d My Giggle Go? follows a boy who looks all over–from the circus to the bakery to his own pocket–for his giggle. After all, “No-giggle’s no fun. No fun, no sirree. No-giggle is not the best way to be.” Then he realizes that bringing happiness to others is the best way to find it himself. As he offers smiles and hugs, helps his mom wash the dishes, plays with a friend, and gives the dog a good tickle, he feels something deep, deep within start to wiggle. And before you know it, the boy starts to giggle!Lucado’s charming but powerful message reminds each of us that getting over the grumpies is just a giggle away.

At a glance
Format
Board Book
Pages
26
Reading age
0–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
AD440L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about happinessBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
April 27, 2021
Publisher
Tommy Nelson
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781400220687

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