Pages 19 and 20 of My Heart Fills With Happiness. The experience of waiting for a favorite food to cook are relatable to most children even if they might not have tried bannock. “I smell bannock baking in the oven” was the only culturally specific text, although all of the illustrations depict Native Americans. The title phrase repeats at a few intervals followed by “when…” Some of the sentences are short and obvious from the context, such as “I drum.” Others are longer and more difficult. It never exceeds one sentence per two-page spread. The text is perfect for a parent and child, or an older and younger child to read together. The older kids read this as well and enjoyed it. It’s on the larger end of the normal board book range, but Baby could still interact. This book is nicely made, sturdy and glossy. As soon as I saw the review at AICL, I wanted this book! Most of the libraries I work at don’t circulate board books, so this was high on my wish list, but it took a while to arrive which is why this and We Sang You Home were not in use sooner. She has a great sense of color and space. Julie Flett is one of my favorite children’s book illustrators. My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett. This simple book asks us “What fills your heart with happiness?” and gives many examples of things that might make us happy.
Lexile: AD280L ( What does AD mean in Lexile? ) My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith, illustrations by Julie Flett.
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