{"product_id":"the-happiness-of-a-dog-with-a-ball-in-its-mouth","title":"The Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eThe Happiness of a Dog with a Ball in Its Mouth\u003c\/strong\u003e by Bruce Handy, illustrated by Hyewon Yum, is a thoughtful and gently philosophical picture book that explores how joy often grows out of patience, discomfort, or uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eBeginning with the simple pleasure of waking up to a new day, the book pairs moments of happiness with the feelings or experiences that come before them. Each spread offers a quiet contrast. The nervousness of a beginning sits beside the joy of a middle. The sting of a cut is followed by the satisfaction of a scab. Boredom gives way to possibility. Holding on shifts into letting go. Together, these moments give rhythm and meaning to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eWritten with subtlety and restraint, the text invites readers to slow down and notice how emotions are connected rather than opposed. The structure encourages reflection, helping children and adults alike recognize that difficult moments are often part of what makes happiness possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eHyewon Yum’s pencil and watercolor illustrations bring warmth and humor to each pairing, capturing fleeting expressions, small gestures, and the quiet poetry of daily routines. The result is a calm, reassuring book that works beautifully at both the start and end of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e📘 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eKey Themes and Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e✔ Encourages emotional awareness and perspective\u003cbr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e✔ Explores the relationship between effort, patience, and joy\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e✔ Supports reflection through simple, paired ideas\u003cbr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e✔ Ideal for shared reading and thoughtful conversation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eAwards and Honors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e• New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2021\u003cbr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e• Publishers Weekly High Concept Picture Book for Children\u003cbr data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e• CCBC Choices Best Children’s Book, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e• Hardcover, 56 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e• Size: 9 inches wide by 9 inches high\u003cbr data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e• ISBN: 978 1 59270 351 7\u003cbr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e• Well suited for shared reading across early childhood and early elementary, with lasting resonance for older readers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAD Children's Furniture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62327332503922,"sku":"sup1789314683133","price":18.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8567\/6658\/files\/the-happiness-of-a-dog-with-a-ball-in-its-mouth_1.webp?v=1789314691","url":"https:\/\/www.lorvorina.com\/products\/the-happiness-of-a-dog-with-a-ball-in-its-mouth","provider":"Vexlune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}