A veces siento alegría

"Young readers will find out all about happiness in this entry in the Spanish-language Di lo que sientes series (4 titles), including what can bring the feeling on, the roles that senses play in experiencing joy, and how happiness can help people get along and have a more positive outlook. The importance of sharing emotions-including others, like anger and sadness-is discussed in the one or two paragraphs per double-page spread, which includes large photographs of children and adults sharing in joyful moments and kids taking part in happy activities such as petting dogs and playing with friends. A reflection activity in the back offers a great way to practice sharing feelings, and a glossary and index round things out. A solid addition to Spanish collections."

"Readers will identify with a range of experiences associated with common feelings (happy, angry, worried, sad) in this four-part series. Emotions are defined and explained using examples of common symptoms and situations associated with each. Practical suggestions for how to effectively manage difficult feelings are offered, like talking about worries with trusted adults, asking for help, reading a favorite book, or doing a favorite activity, and a reflection prompt is also included in each book. Format and presentation are balanced, with some pages including only text and others with short captions of text and smaller color photographs. The information presented in these books is simple, making it a great place to start for caregivers and kids who might be struggling, and diversity is represented appropriately. VERDICT These books offer comfort and support social-emotional learning to a broad reader audience."