Three wise monks trick a poor,frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.

Boethius composed De Consolation Philosophiae in the sixth century A.D. while awaiting death by torture, condemned on a charge of plotting against Gothic rule, which he protested as manifestly unjust. Though a Christian, Boethius details the true end of life as the soul's knowledge of God, and consoles himself with the tenets of Greek philosophy, not with Christian precepts. Written in a form called Meippean Satire that alternates between prose and...

"Introduces the feeling of happiness and helps children understand what to do when they experience that emotion or encounter someone else who is experiencing it"-- www.childsworld.com.

"Rabbi Hanina feels sorry for himself when he becomes wet, cold, and muddy from the rain. But when he goes inside his house--where he is dry, warm, and happy-- he feels selfish, knowing that the parched earth needs the earth, and he learns a lesson about his place in the world"--Inside jacket.

Feeling happy is fun! What does being happy feel like? What does it look like? How can you show others your happiness? Everyone feels happy sometimes.

This title covers things that make us happy.

The concept of an invisible bucket, dipper, and lid is used to teach kindness, self-control, empathy, resilience, and forgiveness, all leading to a healthier self-concept, positive relationships, and greater happiness.

"One of the best feelings to experience is happiness. Young learners are introduced to various situations in life that can cause someone to be happy through age-appropriate and accessible main text. They learn how to embrace happiness and how to express it in healthy and inclusive ways that make others feel happy too. Short sentences and clear language translate this subject in an effective way. Eye-catching, full-color photographs and a useful glossary...

"What does it mean to be happy? Children will learn what happiness feels like, how their senses can affect their emotions, and how to name and manage their feelings. Full-color, diverse photos help illustrate what happiness looks like. A mindfulness activity gives kids the opportunity to explore their feelings"--

Uses the metaphor of a bucket filled with good feelings to show how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.