The Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad [Hardcover]

Rob Goldblatt (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2004 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

This story utilizes the vivid colors and art to teach children how feelings of sadness and happiness are natural experiences in life. Includes "Note to Parents" section.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Magination Press; 1 edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591471346
• ISBN-13: 978-1591471349
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A children's book for the child in all of us., July 20, 2004

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad (Hardcover)

1591471346The story line is simple; the truth concealed within is life changing. It is the story of a boy who was sad and did not want to be sad anymore. So, he devised a plan. His plan was to get rid of everything that made him sad. He methodically gets rid of things as soon as he realizes they make him sad or have the potential to make him sad. Eventually he realizes that getting rid of everything that could make him sad also got rid of everything that made him happy. This is a lesson about facing sadness so that we can also have a happy and fulfilled life. "The Boy Who Didn't Want To Be Sad" is a very highly recommended children's book.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A VERY important book, June 6, 2004

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This review is from: The Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad (Paperback)

If there's a more important lesson for children-and parents-to learn, I don't know it. This book caught me totally off guard. I read it to my six year old, who thought it was a good story. But I lay awake the rest of the night, suddenly focused on teaching him how to be happy instead of successful. I hope the lesson isn't too late for me; but I'm sure it's not too late for him.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent conversation starter, June 20, 2004

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George Glass (South Bend, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad (Paperback)

My wife Jan and I bought this charming book for our granddaughter, who had heard about it from a friend at school. She has read it to us five or six times in the last two weeks. As grandparents, we've read (and been read) many children's books over the years, but this was the only one that actually sparked a thoughtful discussion about happiness. Dr. Goldblatt must be on to something.