Birdy's Smile Book by Laurie Keller

Keller, Laurie. Birdy's Smile Book.  40 pgs.  Henry Holt and Company, 2010. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK. Content-G.  An adorable cartoon character named Birdy starts every day by smiling at herself in the mirror.  Feel good sentiments like: "A smile can make a NOT so good thing seem NOT so bad", and "I bet tears of joy tickle when they dance down your face", bring a smile to the reader throughout the book.  We loved this book!  It is a happy, uplifting reminder of something we often take for granted: A SMILE!  There is even a mirror in the back of the book for the reader to admire his/her own smile! Perfect for a unit on emotions.  EL- ESSENTIAL.  Reviewer: SL