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24 pp.
| North-South |
August, 2014 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7358-4179-6$17.95
(4)
K-3
Translated by Rebecca Morrison.
In a plot-light, sentimental book, two mice ponder what happiness is. Their definitions, ranging from "happiness is discovering a little piece of cheese deep in your trouser pocket" to "gazing at a poppy up close," provide wonderful images for Pfister's bright, textured print-style illustrations. Ultimately Leo concludes that "happiness is flying a kite with a friend!"; Zoe replies: "Exactly."