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Reviews for The Jar of Happiness

November 3, 2015

It’s been wonderful reading reviews of The Jar of Happiness over the past few weeks! Here are a few...

 

Playing By The Book

“A beguiling story, beautifully told. But woven throughout are all sorts of empowering, encouraging and essential subtleties, making this a particularly perfect picture book”

 

Read It Daddy!

“This is a delightful and whimsical little story… Certainly if a jar of happiness won't cheer you up a bit, then this fabulous little book certainly will! We love the positive message this book relays”

 

Reader KidZ

“This is a simple, but powerful story”

 

Jill R Bennett

“With its warm-hearted feel, this is a lovely snuggle-up-together and share with a young child kind of book”

 

What’s Good To Do

“A beautiful book of a good size with simple effective illustrations and a message which is useful for anyone living with or working with young children who are developing their own emotions and coping strategies… I would definitely give this a 5/5 score for overall value, presentation and quality”

 

Parents In Touch

“The pictures convey the emotions of the story to perfection”

 

Let Them Be Small

“A wonderful book…that prompted a lovely conversation with Mr D at bedtime talking about what sort of things make him happy, or make me happy”

 

Barbara (Basya) Karp

“What a treasure this book is. Ailsa Burrows teaches a marvelous lesson: how one child can make a positive difference in the lives of others, and how those she touches give back happiness when she needs it most. The talented British author’s vibrant, imaginative illustrations bring Meg’s story to life. Endearing details like the band of stuffed animals accompanying Meg with their musical instruments are priceless. This story, like Meg’s jar, is sure to spread joy wherever it is read.”

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  • Ailsa Burrows
    #TBT to this happy bunch, who have been busy… https://t.co/woeFF33xfV
    about 8 months ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    An early Christmas present from childsplaybooks - The Jar of Happiness is now available in China! https://t.co/Pr3lOdi7Wt
    about a year ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    From Saturday this chap will be busy guiding visitors around @wabbey as part of the new Family Trail that I've illu… https://t.co/uxJCuwcHRf
    about 2 years ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    Delighted to introduce this bunch! They're part of @wabbey's new Family Trail, launching this Saturday… https://t.co/Er1vBQ3Gec
    about 2 years ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    So excited to launch the new @wabbey Family Trail soon @waaron_ed! Not long to go now... https://t.co/bkaHTeb9xT
    about 2 years ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    On my way down to Cambridgeshire, looking forward to today's #ReadItAgain Awards! @ChildsPlayBooks @cambslib
    about 2 years ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    RT @ChildsPlayBooks: 1? 2? 3 @ChildsPlayBooks in @CambsCC READ IT AGAIN! 2016 shortlist! Well done @arihoma @CarolinaRabei @AilsaBurrows https://t.co/KfVE9oATIv
    about 2 years ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    RT @thebookseller: “Varied and intriguing” longlist for inaugural Klaus Flugge illustrated picture book prize: https://t.co/OeQEn7Y1IK https://t.co/KnR5B1s3of
    about 2 years ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    RT @playbythebook: The Jar of Happiness by @AilsaBurrows is on the Klaus Flugge Prize longlist! My review: https://t.co/bMe02KBnNy https://t.co/14hDhoFzNS
    about 2 years ago
  • Ailsa Burrows
    RT @NatickHSlibrary: the jar of happiness at Natick High School! read all about it https://t.co/jGTYHneWWt
    about 2 years ago