Selma [Hardcover]

Jutta Bauer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003 | Age Range: 4 and up

A little book about a very big question: What is happiness?

For Selma the sheep, the answer is easy. Happiness is eating grass, playing with her children, exercising, eating a little more grass, chatting with her neighbor, and a good night sleep. But what if Selma had more time? What if she won the lottery?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book will charm readers with its tiny trim size and quirky, subtly colored line drawings." --The Horn Book

"...one of those cute books you would give as a gift to your mom, or a co-worker or whoever." --- Design Mom

* "...An ideal mascot for living in the moment and...importance of rituals...charming antidote to the clamor of consumerism." --- Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

From the Publisher

Happiness is being content. Happiness is family, and good health. Happiness is a sheep called Selma.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 51 pages
• Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Pub; Tra edition (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929132506
• ISBN-13: 978-1929132508
• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Selma is my new guru! March 6, 2004

By Timothy Capehart VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

You'll find this book in the Juvenile section. It only has about 32 pages in it. You can probably read it standing next to the shelf in the Children's Area of your library or book store, but when you're done, you will know the secret of true happiness. Save yourself some time, Dr. Phil's book is a lot longer than this and it won't help you as much. Yes, it's the story of a sheep...but she has the answers to some tough questions. Then buy one for everyone on your gift-giving list! Read-Consider-and smile...

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The secret of happiness in a slim volume... December 16, 2003

By Mom in a big city

Format:Hardcover

This was one of those rare finds - flipping through the pages in a toy store while the Christmas rush bustled behind me, I stood reading with a serene smile on my face. I immediately bought all copies, and ordered more for all my friends. This is not a children's book, it is a mother's book, which serves to bring us the perspective we sometimes need in our busy lives. This book was a bestseller in the author's native Germany, and I see it having a large following here due to it's sweet, simple message.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids of all ages December 6, 2003

By A Customer

Format:Hardcover

Enjoyed the size, color and design of this little gem.
Nice, positive message with some repetition is fun for little ones.
Gentle irony is also a treat for the elders who may be reading to them.

Makes a cute little gift!