Reviews

50 Ways to Feel Happy: Fun activities and ideas to build your happiness skills by Vanessa King

rdyourbookcase's review against another edition

3.0

I was expecting something more simple since this was for children. However, it had a lot of good ideas and examples on how to carry out each idea. Kids will enjoy it.

themichellegray's review against another edition

4.0

This wonderfully designed book is a self-help starter guide for kids and I loved it! The organization of information and challenges was done in a unique way that both children and adults can enjoy. I'm beyond happy this exists for a much younger generation and think it's a great tool for parents to utilize too.

Thank you to the publishers who provided me with an ARC of this book through NetGalley!

kirkw1972's review against another edition

5.0

I saw the synopsis above and didn't read anything else about this book then wondered why when I started reading it told me to have a supervising adult when using scissors....I hadn't realised it was aimed at children.

Switching my mental gears I started again. It's a lovely book packed full of ideas on things that can make you happier and be kinder to each other and ourselves. The exercises looked really fun. And you know what even as an adult there's always time for happiness through play

Free arc from netgalley

etruria's review against another edition

5.0

Great book with suggestions for everyone (not just kids) to make life a littler happier every day and instilling gratitude and kindness. Lots of great activities, many of them simple and only using things found at home. Teachers and parents can definitely find lessons and activities in here too. A great gift for 8-12 year old.

Thank you Netgalley and Quarto-QED for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

annarella's review against another edition

4.0

A very good book, full of idea on how to help children to feel happy.
Strongly recommended to parents
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley

etienne02's review

2.0

Really bad. The kind of book where the message, the presentation and the writing style just doesn't seem to address the same public. We find ourself with a book, that pretend to be a kids books, while bringing a subject that younger kids doesn't bother themselves with. We present it with a very childish design and we write it small, a bit too theoretical and an harder to read style. So it look like a children book, while talking to teen with a subject that bother mostly the adults. It sad because the message is good and important. But I would have kept the core of it, while changing the design for a more teenage style and adapt the writing to a teens/young adult style as well. Or just crash the design and go straight with an adult book. Because the activities and the values that are presented are really important in our world. The edition parts failed big time!

saccalai's review

3.0

This is a children's version of 10 Keys to Happier Living by the same author. Lots of ideas and activities for kids to find ways to increase happiness.

annarella's review

4.0

A very good book, full of idea on how to help children to feel happy.
Strongly recommended to parents
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley

mithilareads's review

4.0

I was invited to review this book on the occasion of International Happiness Day. Thank you!

This activity guide is filled with 50 activities your child can perform in order to be more self-aware, grateful and happy. The activities range from healthy eating, exercising, understanding emotions, making social connections, etc. Some of the games can also act as icebreakers for the kids during their birthday parties and other social activities. As a 19yo, I also felt that some of the activities were suited towards teenagers as well. For example, the Resilience Bookmark, where the user is invited to create a bookmark, on which he/she can write down short phrases which will remind him/her to be resilient throughout the day.

While some of the activities may already be common, I did find a few new gems too.

librarianryan's review

4.0

This is a wonderful book for children. It helps them learn what makes them happy. It has small facts tacked throughout. Plus exercises such as carrying bags, write a note to someone, volunteer, and give back to others and the community. A lovely book to help keep and find happiness.