"The My Happy Life series fills a gap of good reading for five- to seven-year-olds. It gives them a proper grown-up reading experience that is accessible but also has emotional weight." Julia Marshall, Publisher
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life.
"The My Happy Life series fills a gap of good reading for five- to seven-year-olds. It gives them a proper grown-up reading experience that is accessible but also has emotional weight." Julia Marshall, Publisher
A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life.
Dani is on a school trip to the zoo, and the teacher tells the children how to stay safe and not get lost. But Dani gets separated from the others. Suddenly another class is rushing up the pathand at the back of the noisy crowd is someone she recognizes: Ella! The good friends are so happy to be together again and Ella wants to play. What should Dani do? Follow her best friend in the whole world or do as the teacher said? The first, of course!
"A story about making life whole—that’s also really funny." -- Starred review, Kirkus
"Original, gentle, fun and brimming with hopes and fears recognisable to young children, these are ideal stories for children just starting school or those who just need a welcome dose of optimism!" -- Lancashire Evening Post
"Brilliantly done for emerging readers, this is both funny and moving, with some wonderful illustrations." -- The Bookbag
"A story about making life whole—that’s also really funny." -- Starred review, Kirkus
"Original, gentle, fun and brimming with hopes and fears recognisable to young children, these are ideal stories for children just starting school or those who just need a welcome dose of optimism!" -- Lancashire Evening Post
"Brilliantly done for emerging readers, this is both funny and moving, with some wonderful illustrations." -- The Bookbag
Rose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. Her first book was published in 1973. She has received many of the top Swedish literary awards, including the August Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize.
Eva Eriksson is one of the world’s great illustrators. Her awards include the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the August award and she is consistently nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen and other international awards. Eriksson has illustrated numerous books published by Gecko Press including the internationally popular My Happy Life junior fiction series.
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