Pass It On - Hardcover

Henn, Sophy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399547754 ISBN 13: 9780399547751

Publisher: Philomel Books, 2017

Synopsis

Here's a fun idea: When you laugh or smile--pass it on! A story about giving, sharing, and joy.

When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and pass it on!

So begins Sophy Henn's ode to the excitement of sharing happiness with others. With a refrain that begs to be uttered before every turn of the page, children will eagerly read alongside their parents as they discover how wonderful--and fun!--it is to share the good things in life. After all, if you spread happiness to others, even on a gray, rainy day, when you least expect it, like a bolt out of the blue, a smile or a chuckle might be passed right back to you! This heartwarming, upbeat book is the perfect way to bring a warm ray of sunshine into every reader's life.

Praise for Pass It On

"A bright message of the power of positive emotion is conveyed in this lovely title . . . A wonderful storytime offering that will inspire little ones to connect gleefully with those around them. Be sure to read this book aloud and pass it on."--School Library Journal

"The adorable cast of multicultural kids get up to all kinds of fun . . . This celebratory, feel-good story sends a sweet reminder to young audiences about the importance of finding joy in small things and sharing it with others."--Booklist

About this title

About the Author:

Sophy Henn (www.sophyhenn.com) lives and works in Sussex, England. She studied Fashion at Central Saint Martins, accidentally had a London based career as an Art Director in advertising, then completed an MA at University of Brighton in Illustration. Now she writes and illustrates children's books in her studio, with a large cup of tea by her side, and can't quite believe her luck. She is also the author/illustrator of Where Bear? and the Pom Pom Panda series. Follow @sophyhenn.

From School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 1—A bright message of the power of positive emotion is conveyed in this lovely title. It opens with a billboard stating, "When you see something terrific," and a page turn reveals a full-spread rainbow and the words, "Smile a smile and pass it on." Henn goes on to show young children in bold, colorful illustrations playing, experiencing nature, and enjoying activities such as riding a roller coaster and climbing trees. The simple text suggests that readers take the happy feelings that life gives and share them with friends. Expressed in this unpretentious tale is the concept that loneliness and uncertainty will be replaced with joy when laughter, smiles, and hugs are shared. VERDICT A wonderful storytime offering that will inspire little ones to connect gleefully with those around them. Be sure to read this book aloud and pass it on.—Mary Jennings, Camano Island Library, WA

About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0399547754
• ISBN 13: 9780399547751
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Henn Sophy