Other editions of book Happy Anderson and Connie Clam

Connie Clam is unhappy because she wants to see the world. Swimming to shore and feeling rather lost, she encounters Happy Anderson, a big helpful dog who had been adopted by Bobbie Anderson. He introduces her to the wonders and recreation of a sea resort. She even learns to surf on seaweed and finally surfs home, only to tell her family she will now be a traveler back to the other world from time to time. This book is part of the second series of Happy Anderson adventure books for primary grades, written by Dr. Mary K. Custureri, a reading specialist dedicated to reading development for primary grades through college. She is also the author of Instructional Strategies: Helping All Students Succeed ( a teacher manual, NCEA, 2003); and of How to Learn in Ten Easy Steps, (Highpoint Publishing, 2008).

The Happy Anderson Series of children’s books was especially created by Dr. Mary Custureri, a long-time educator, reading specialist, published author and accomplished speaker in the field of education. Dr. Mary has been teaching students and teaching teachers for decades. She has developed this phenomenal learning program with students, teachers and parents in mind (including those who home-school).The series is part of a successful and award-winning Strategies method of teaching designed by Dr. Mary to allow children to utilize their current skills, increase their vocabulary and expand their reading level in an enjoyable, non-competitive environment filled with characters they will grow to care about and love. The Elementary Strategies program is one that - addresses the needs of children of different reading skills levels,- allows them to work in a group, yet on their own level,- in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere, and- helps them to succeed in and enjoy learning.The Happy Anderson Series of books are not your standard picture books. The series appeals to auditory, visual and kinesthetic leaners. Through the integration of other disciplines and the media (art, music, storytelling, visual and auditory images), the children hear the words, see the words, say the words, touch and draw the pictures on their own – they become independent learners as they enjoy a complete cognitive experience. Dr. Mary’s approach to learning offers the best of both worlds to our children – it’s instructional and enjoyable! Whether you are purchasing one book or the entire series, as a caring educator or an attentive parent, you will be impressed with the individualized approach designed to facilitate learning, limit frustration and gain confidence for the children who read about Happy Anderson and his fascinating adventures!