An inspirational book about two adorable dogs—now available as a padded board book!
Filled with pearls of wisdom and positivity, this heartwarming story is told by Hucky and Buzz.
The thoughts expressed by Hucky and Buzz reflect emotions, moods, and feelings that will resonate with every young child. In this deceptively simple book, Maddy Bard, a mindfulness and meditation coach, shares her tips on boosting confidence, positivity, and self-belief. With characters based on the creators' own pet dogs, and brought to life with Emma Dodd's adorable illustrations, Be Happy is a handbook for readers young and old for how to live a healthy and happy life.
Maddy Bard is an athletic coach and holistic practitioner. Her belief in the benefits of mindfulness meditation practices for children’s mental health comes from her experience mentoring in schools. She is delighted to share these in her first book for children. She lives with her husband and four children in England.
Emma Dodd has created many books to critical acclaim. She works from a studio in England. When not working, she spends as much time with her family as they can surfing and walking in all weather.
Two frolicsome and companionable dogs promote ways to “Be Happy” in this upbeat picture book. . . Questions throughout encourage readers to reflect interactively on ways they can join Hucky and Buzz in their dogged pursuit of joy. —Publishers Weekly
Two adorable pups have much to teach, if we listen. . . . An appealing primer on mindfulness for the youngest set. —Kirkus Reviews
The two dogs are endearing; this book could be useful in classroom meetings or for working with individual students on social-emotional learning. . . . Useful for helping young people with self-regulation and developing emotional well-being. —School Library Journal
An inspirational book about two adorable dogs—now available as a padded board book!
Filled with pearls of wisdom and positivity, this heartwarming story is told by Hucky and Buzz.
The thoughts expressed by Hucky and Buzz reflect emotions, moods, and feelings that will resonate with every young child. In this deceptively simple book, Maddy Bard, a mindfulness and meditation coach, shares her tips on boosting confidence, positivity, and self-belief. With characters based on the creators' own pet dogs, and brought to life with Emma Dodd's adorable illustrations, Be Happy is a handbook for readers young and old for how to live a healthy and happy life.
Creators
Maddy Bard is an athletic coach and holistic practitioner. Her belief in the benefits of mindfulness meditation practices for children’s mental health comes from her experience mentoring in schools. She is delighted to share these in her first book for children. She lives with her husband and four children in England.
Emma Dodd has created many books to critical acclaim. She works from a studio in England. When not working, she spends as much time with her family as they can surfing and walking in all weather.
Two frolicsome and companionable dogs promote ways to “Be Happy” in this upbeat picture book. . . Questions throughout encourage readers to reflect interactively on ways they can join Hucky and Buzz in their dogged pursuit of joy. —Publishers Weekly
Two adorable pups have much to teach, if we listen. . . . An appealing primer on mindfulness for the youngest set. —Kirkus Reviews
The two dogs are endearing; this book could be useful in classroom meetings or for working with individual students on social-emotional learning. . . . Useful for helping young people with self-regulation and developing emotional well-being. —School Library Journal
