Pharell’s Happy. Can you hear it? Can you feel it? You can’t help but want to dance a
little. It just makes you happy, right?
It might seem crazy what I’m about to say
Sunshine she’s here, you can take a break
I’m a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don’t care baby by the way
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do….
Sunshine she’s here, you can take a break
I’m a hot air balloon that could go to space
With the air, like I don’t care baby by the way
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
Because I’m happy
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do….
Come on you know you want to clap along…
Giving props to Pharell, I can’t help but also reflect on the
powerful, Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess.
In this energizing professional resource, a quote by Carlos Santana
resonated with me:
“There is nothing more contagious
on this planet than enthusiasm. The
songs become incidental, what people receive is your joy.”
In keeping with the tradition of Pharell
and Burgess, I wanted to share some books that leave readers with that feeling of joy. I hope the feeling is
contagious. Like Scott Campbell's Hug Machine, I could hug each of these books and mentor authors.
Happy Reading!
Happy Reading!
365 Days of Wonder RJ Palacio gifts us again with a “wonder”ful
book of precepts. These daily quotes
from songs, famous characters and the original work of students are a
celebration of kindness, hope and joy.
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| Spreading kindness with @WillixReads' glitter board to highlight quotes from RJ Palacio's 365 Days of Wonder |
A is for Awesome- by Dallas Clayton
This is an ABC book with a special
twist. All of the “awesomeness” can be
described through affirming words in this alliterative alphabet that is a MUST
HAVE for all ages.
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David Stein’s book is the perfect
illustration of what it means to pay it forward. One act of kindness can change the
world.
Someday – Eileen Spinelli
Believe in the possibilities. Expect the unexpected. Dream- then make it a reality.
Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match- by Monica Brown
This is a feel good book that happens to
also be a bilingual picture book.
Marisol celebrates her unique qualities and doesn’t care about what
others think. She is proud to be
herself and everyone will fall in love with the mismatched Marisol.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal never
disappoints. Her books always put a
smile on my face. In this book she pairs up with another “heartprint”
author/illustrator, Peter Reynolds to show how an act of kindness can grow and
grow.
Be Happy- by Monica Sheehan – This is a little text with a big
heart. Simple illustrations and
inspirational text that will leave its reader happy. Fabulous video paired with the uplifting
song, New Soul by Yael Naim.*
As my grandmother used say and sing to me,
“When you’re smilin’ the whole world smiles with you…” Teach from the heart, spread a little joy, touch some hearts and minds…..Smile.
What titles make you smile? #smileTweet with the hashtag #smile or share your faves in comments below. Would love to hear from you.
Keep smiling,
@JoEllenMcCarthy
“When you’re smilin’ the whole world smiles with you…” Teach from the heart, spread a little joy, touch some hearts and minds…..Smile.
What titles make you smile? #smileTweet with the hashtag #smile or share your faves in comments below. Would love to hear from you.
Keep smiling,
@JoEllenMcCarthy
