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  • The Power of the Word

    Suzy Liebermann

    eBook (Happy Language Kids Publications, July 26, 2013)
    Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS begins with EMPATHY. HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH – ISLAND AVENTURES 2THE POWER OF THE WORD (THE ISLAND OF EMPATHY)contains a great educational lesson about EMPATHY.On the ISLAND OF EMPATHY Hugo learns about the power words can have and the fact that if he has nothing good to say he is better off not to say anything. Words are like arrows, once you let them go you cannot take them back and depending on how you use them they can hurt.Hugo is a little starfish whose home is at the bottom of the wide ocean. He longs to visit the real world, and one day he decides to go and find it. Hugo's journey to happiness isn't quite as straightforward as he hopes though. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons.By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, learned how to be a better starfish.‘HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH - ISLAND ADVENTURES’ is packed with life lessons for kids, showing them the importance of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism amongst others.Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting book your kids will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way.In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. The story consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world.Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over.The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. The book is offered in two editions (a version with Spanish introductory vocabulary and an English only version) as well as in different languages such as German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE LAST BULLY and THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS, THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT, ONE STEP AT ATIME, FLYING HIGH, and many more.Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum.Get your copy today and be sure to look out for more quality Kindle Books published by HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS!www.MyStarfish.orgwww.SuzyLiebermann.com
  • ONE STEP AT A TIME

    Suzy Liebermann

    language (Happy Language Kids Publications, June 11, 2015)
    Hugo is a little starfish with a big sense of adventure. One day he finds an empty candy wrapper with a picture of a huge chocolate mountain. Hugo discovers that his chocolate mountain is in fact a real mountain, which is called the Matterhorn and is located in Switzerland. He decides to set off on a journey to find this mountain – a huge challenge for a little starfish! Join Hugo as he climbs the Matterhorn, finds the secret of perseverance and learns to take one step at a time.This book is a great tale to teach commitment. ONE STEP AT A TIME is a story about the need for perspective, whatever mountains we face. This book is the perfect way to each kids to divide big challenges into little chunks and to take things one step at a time. Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting children’s book series your children will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way. In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. The book consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world. The paperback book includes 10 coloring and workbook pages in order to intensify the learning process. Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read these stories over and over. The series is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children. Hugo the Happy Starfish books were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum. Get your copy today and be sure to look out for more quality Kindle and paperback books published by HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS! www.SuzyLiebermann.com
  • Teamwork

    Suzy Liebermann

    eBook (Happy Language Kids Publications, Jan. 28, 2014)
    Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS begins with COOPERATION. TEAM WORK (THE ISLAND OF COOPERATION) contains a great educational lesson about the ability to work together as a team.On the ISLAND OF COOPERATION Hugo learns that one can do a lot, however, a team working together can do so much more.Hugo is a little starfish whose home is at the bottom of the wide ocean. He longs to visit the real world, and one day he decides to go and find it. Hugo's journey to happiness isn't quite as straightforward as he hopes though. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons.By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, learned how to be a better starfish.‘HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH - ISLAND ADVENTURES’ is packed with life lessons for kids, showing them the importance of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism amongst others.Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting book your kids will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way.In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. The story consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world.Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over.The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. The book is offered in two editions (a version with Spanish introductory vocabulary and an English only version) as well as in different languages such as German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE LAST BULLY and THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS, THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT, ONE STEP AT ATIME and many more.Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum.Get your copy today and be sure to look out for more quality Kindle Books published by HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS!www.MyStarfish.orgwww.SuzyLiebermann.com
  • The Promise

    Suzy Liebermann

    Paperback (Happy Language Kids LLC, July 20, 2015)
    Hugo is a little starfish and he longs to visit the real world.On the Island of Commitment he realizes how important it is to keep a promise.Come on a sea adventure with Hugo the Happy Starfish as he finds that happiness begins with commitment.EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIESHugo the Happy StarfishHugo is a little starfish and he longs to find happiness. His journey isn't quite as straightforward as he had hoped it would be. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons. By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, has learned how to be happy.Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting children’s book series your children will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way. In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. The book consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world. The softcover book includes 10 coloring and workbook pages in order to intensify the learning process. Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read these stories over and over. The series is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children. Hugo the Happy Starfish books were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum. Get your copy today and be sure to look out for more quality Kindle and paperback books published by HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS! www.SuzyLiebermann.com
  • CINDERELLA - CENICIENTA

    Suzy Liebermann

    eBook (Happy Language Kids Publications, May 8, 2012)
    Bilingual children's book series for elementary school age children - English and SpanishWhen Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters prevent her from attending the princes party, she gets some unexpected help from the lovable her Fairy Godmother.
  • MAGIC WORDS: The Island of Respect

    Suzy Liebermann

    language (Happy Language Kids Publications, Dec. 10, 2013)
    Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS begins with RESPECT. MAGIC WORDS (THE ISLAND OF RESPECT) contains a great educational lesson about the power some few magic words like ‘THANK YOU’ and ‘PLEASE’ can have.On the ISLAND OF RESPECT Hugo learns that some things can be paid with resect instead of money and gold. He learns how to be respectful and polite and that it is very important to treat others the way he wants to be treated by others: with respect!Hugo is a little starfish whose home is at the bottom of the wide ocean. He longs to visit the real world, and one day he decides to go and find it. Hugo's journey to happiness isn't quite as straightforward as he hopes though. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons.By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, learned how to be a better starfish.‘HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH - ISLAND ADVENTURES’ is packed with life lessons for kids, showing them the importance of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism amongst others.Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting book your kids will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way.In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. The story consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world.Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over.The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. The book is offered in two editions (a version with Spanish introductory vocabulary and an English only version) as well as in different languages such as German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE LAST BULLY and THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS, THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT, ONE STEP AT ATIME and many more.Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum.Get your copy today and be sure to look out for more quality Kindle Books published by HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS!www.MyStarfish.orgwww.SuzyLiebermann.comMost Helpful Customer Reviews5.0 out of 5 starsFun way to remind your children the importance of respect February 6, 2014By Andrea ByrneIt's amazing how adding simple words like please and thank you can change an entire conversation. For example, my children might want a glass of milk at dinner and say something like "I want milk." If you ask me that's extremely demanding. Just by adding the word "please" can change the entire context.My Favorite Starfish Returns to teach a little respect!5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for young children January 13, 2014By reesann723I've been very lucky to review many of Suzy Liebermann's Hugo The Happy Starfish children's books. Her Island Adventure books prove many important life lessons for children Most importantly those of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism.Hugo learns a very powerful lesson in Hugo the Happy Starfish: Magic Words - The Island of Respect. Imagine a place where using respect and manners goes further than money!
  • LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD - CAPERUCITA ROJA

    Suzy Liebermann

    eBook (Happy Language Kids Publications, July 19, 2012)
    LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD - CAPERUCITA ROJAthe fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood retold by Suzy Liebermann, bilingual book in Spanish and EnglishLittle Red Riding Hood is sent to take food to her grandmother's house.On her way she meets a wolf and tells him where she is going.The wolf goes ahead of her, waiting for her at the grandmother's house pretending he is the grandmother. The grandmother's features have changed and Little Red Riding Hood asks her why when suddenly the wolf pounces on her. She screams for help. A woodcutter chases the wolf away and rescues Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother.
  • IT'S GOOD TO BE ME!

    Suzy Liebermann

    language (HAppy Language Kids Publications, Dec. 26, 2012)
    IT’S GOOD TO BE ME! Happiness Begins WithinHugo is a little starfish with a big heart. Every day he makes other creatures happy—and doing that makes Hugo happy. One day he begins to feel small and ugly, convinced that nobody likes him. When granted some magic wishes he decides to change a few things he doesn't like about himself.Hugo learns a great lesson and once those changes are made he wishes he could be himself again. Join Hugo on his journey as he discovers that being himself is the best way to be—and the only way to be happy.Hugo's story is a good way to teach kids about having a healthy self-esteem and to be happy with the way they are. An award winning children's book to teach APPRECIATION, SELF-ESTEEM and THE FIVE SENSES.Award-Winning Finalist in the CHILDREN'S MIND/ BODY/ SPIRIT category of The USA "Best Books 2011" Awards, sponsored by USA Book Newswww.SuzyLiebermann.comwww.MyStarfish.org
  • HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE: The Island of Optimism

    Suzy Liebermann

    language (Happy Language Kids Publications, Jan. 18, 2014)
    Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS begins with OPTIMISM. HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE (THE ISLAND OF OPTIMISM) contains a great educational lesson about the importance of having your own opinion, staying positive and believing in your dreams. On THE ISLAND OF OPTIMISM Hugo learns in a simple yet fun way the difference between PESSIMISM and OPTIMISM as well as the importance of positive thinking skills.Hugo the Happy Starfish starts doubting his decisions and looses his positive outlook on life. Asked, if he can see the glass "half full" instead of "half empty" he magically earns his optimism back.Hugo learns that reality is subjective and that everybody is entitled to believe in his/her own truth.Hugo is a little starfish whose home is at the bottom of the wide ocean. He longs to visit the real world, and one day he decides to go and find it. Hugo's journey to happiness isn't quite as straightforward as he hopes though. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons.By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, learned how to be a better starfish.‘HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH - ISLAND ADVENTURES’ is packed with life lessons for kids, showing them the importance of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism amongst others.Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting book your kids will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way.In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. The story consists of 28 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world.Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over.The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. The book is offered in two editions (a version with Spanish introductory vocabulary and an English only version) as well as in different languages such as German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE LAST BULLY and THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS, THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT, ONE STEP AT ATIME and many more.Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum.Get your copy today and be sure to look out for more quality Kindle Books published by HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS!www.MyStarfish.orgwww.SuzyLiebermann.com
  • RECYCLING - RECICLAJE

    Suzy Liebermann

    language (Happy Language Kids LLC, May 21, 2012)
    RECYCLING - RECICLAJEA bilingual children's book (English/ Spanish) about the importance to recycle, reduce and reuse our resources.The book teaches what to recycle and why.
  • TRANSPORTATION - MEDIOS DE TRANSPORTE

    Suzy Liebermann

    language (HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS, Nov. 12, 2013)
    Bilingual book series for children - Spanish/ English - for elementary school.TRANSPORTATION - MEDIOS DETRANSPORTEteaches the different kind of transportation we use together with the days of the week.
  • The Real World

    Suzy Liebermann

    language (Happy Language Kids Publications, Jan. 25, 2014)
    Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS begins with CURIOSITY. THE REAL WORLD (THE ISLAND OF CURIOSITY) contains a great educational lesson about the value of curiosity.On the ISLAND OF CURIOSITY Hugo and his friends are captures by a pirate, who wants to take away their happiness and their curiosity. The little starfish fires up his imagination and manages to convince the pirate to become their friend. Hugo is a little starfish whose home is at the bottom of the wide ocean. He longs to visit the real world, and one day he decides to go and find it. Hugo's journey to happiness isn't quite as straightforward as he hopes though. He is sent to a series of different islands where he is taught important character lessons.By the end of his journey, Hugo has visited fourteen islands, made many more friends, and, most importantly, learned how to be a better starfish.‘HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH - ISLAND ADVENTURES’ is packed with life lessons for kids, showing them the importance of appreciation, patience, tolerance and optimism amongst others.Teaching children life skills can be tricky, but with this exciting book your kids will come across some of the most important lessons there are to be learned. Like Hugo, their journey to the real world will be full of character lessons along the way.In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify. The story consists of 29 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world.Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over.The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. The book is offered in two editions (a version with Spanish introductory vocabulary and an English only version) as well as in different languages such as German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE LAST BULLY and THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS, THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT, ONE STEP AT ATIME and many more.Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum.Get your copy today and be sure to look out for more quality Kindle Books published by HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS PUBLICATIONS!www.MyStarfish.orgwww.SuzyLiebermann.com