Making Happy
Making Happy
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Summary
When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family. But one important thing stays the same: they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most! The poetic, uplifting story and hopeful ending are based on the author's own experience battling cancer as the parent of young children.
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Making Happy by Sheetal Sheth
When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family. But one important thing stays the same: they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most! The poetic, uplifting story and hopeful ending are based on the author's own experience battling cancer as the parent of young children.
★ “What a beautiful book” – Youth Services Book Review
“A beautifully rendered story about courage in the face of turmoil” – Kirkus Reviews
“A sympathetic, supportive portrayal of coping with a parent’s illness, from how it can impact daily life and emotions to finding hope and resilience along the way” – Booklist
“Eloquently written and splendidly illustrated with gorgeous tapestry designs” – San Francisco Book Review
“There is something powerful about reading Making Happy with your child, a shared picture book experience that we think will remain in your memories for years and years to come” – Toka Box
“A beautifully rendered story about courage in the face of turmoil” – Kirkus Reviews
“A sympathetic, supportive portrayal of coping with a parent’s illness, from how it can impact daily life and emotions to finding hope and resilience along the way” – Booklist
“Eloquently written and splendidly illustrated with gorgeous tapestry designs” – San Francisco Book Review
“There is something powerful about reading Making Happy with your child, a shared picture book experience that we think will remain in your memories for years and years to come” – Toka Box
Sheetal Sheth is an award-winning actress, author, producer and activist. Sheetal focuses on traditionally marginalized communities in all of her work and is a fierce advocate for thoughtful representation. She has starred in over 20 feature films and is the author of the popular Anjali book series. She currently lives in New York City with her husband and two young children. More info at SheetalSheth.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781646866236 |
| ISBN 10 | 1646866231 |
| Title | Making Happy |
| Author | Sheetal Sheth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of IPPY Award, Bronze 2023, Commended for Bank Street’s Best Children’s Books of the Year 2023, Commended for Hot Off the Press Reading List, Children’s Book Council 2022 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |