Overview

What do you do when you can't cheer yourself up? Mr. Cow is in the same predicament. His adorable comrades try their best to make him smile, but wise Mother Hen succeeds by reminding him to pause, look around, and appreciate the little things. The story line is centered on cultivating gratitude and empathy in children--Gratitude as expressed by Mr. Cow and Empathy by his friends. Gratitude and empathy taught through social interactions and stories, such as this, are integral to the development and happiness of children. Fulfillment grows from the seeds of gratitude. Human connection spreads in the roots of empathy.

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Dr. Priya Sun's lyrical rhyming couplets and Ana Santos's modern lovable characters, light up the barnyard scene by teaching empathy, kindness, and appreciation. Young readers and adults alike will delight in discovering the key to finding their inner joy. Sean L. </p> I am a child psychologist and I could not give this book enough praise. Often times children (and adults for that matter) are unaware of their potential. Imagine a world where young children learn that they are in control of their perspective and have a choice as to how to respond! Our lives would be better. This book instills the knowledge that we live in the world that we create. Attitude is the game changer! Allison S. </p> My son and daughter cherish this book! The pictures are great and the storyline is inspiring--so refreshing from the norm. It's a must have in every child's book collection. Shannon B. </p> This is a cute book that rhymes, and those are my favorite type books to read out loud to my baby. The pictures are very enchanting and dynamic! Amanda M. </p> The storyline and illustrations make Mr. Cow ooze personality. We are in love with all the characters! Emily T. </p> Parents can use the insight from this book to encourage discussion and remind their kids that they can turn any situation into a positive one! This book is a must-have for young kids! Amelia C. </p> My favorite rhyming book of all time with the best theme of all time: in the end only kindness matters. Diane K. </p> My three year-old daughter loves books. This is by far her favorite...and mine! It is so enjoyable--though she wants me to read it 10 times a day! Amy S. </p> Cute, furry, and funny! My niece and nephew adore this book, and I love that it teaches them to be kind to one another. Joseph C. </p> Smile Mr. Cow is visually and verbally enchanting! What an awesome theme! Showing gratitude is one of the most simple and powerful gifts we can give ourselves. Anita T. </p> I'm an elementary school teacher and mother of three. I use this book as part of my lesson plans. Not only are the illustrations crisp, the text is brilliant. It helps ease a lot of frustrations in my classroom! Jennifer M. </p> This captivating picture book gets it all just right. The story is executed skillfully and with compassion. Andrew W.</p> This book is a staple in our home. It's part of my children's bedtime routine. As a family, we each discuss 3 things we are grateful for before bed. It helps us all keep perspective. Jake J. </p> Children will learn that Empathy lets us live more than one life simultaneously by imagining life through another person's eyes.' The point of this book is incredibly heart-warming to people in all walks of life. Ella C. </p> Kids will love this noise-filled book! They will TWEET, QUACK, and BOOM with the best of them! Carol M. </p> This adorable book has quickly become a classroom favorite for me and my sweet Kindergarten crew! My kids absolutely love the colorful illustrations, clever rhymes, and the valuable life lesson of what it means to show gratitude. It's a very versatile book that can be used with any school lesson or activity, and it's the perfect bedtime story for home! Lindsey G. </p> Adorable barnyard antics come to life in this tale of a cow on his journey to find inner joy. Luke K.</p> What an excellent tool to instill the value of gratitude in my 6-year old! Suzy P. </p>

"""Dr. Priya Sun's lyrical rhyming couplets and Ana Santos's modern lovable characters, light up the barnyard scene by teaching empathy, kindness, and appreciation. Young readers and adults alike will delight in discovering the key to finding their inner joy."" Sean L. ""I am a child psychologist and I could not give this book enough praise. Often times children (and adults for that matter) are unaware of their potential. Imagine a world where young children learn that they are in control of their perspective and have a choice as to how to respond! Our lives would be better. This book instills the knowledge that we live in the world that we create. Attitude is the game changer!"" Allison S. ""My son and daughter cherish this book! The pictures are great and the storyline is inspiring--so refreshing from the norm. It's a must have in every child's book collection."" Shannon B. ""This is a cute book that rhymes, and those are my favorite type books to read out loud to my baby. The pictures are very enchanting and dynamic!"" Amanda M. ""The storyline and illustrations make Mr. Cow ooze personality. We are in love with all the characters!"" Emily T. ""Parents can use the insight from this book to encourage discussion and remind their kids that they can turn any situation into a positive one! This book is a must-have for young kids!"" Amelia C. ""My favorite rhyming book of all time with the best theme of all time: in the end only kindness matters."" Diane K. ""My three year-old daughter loves books. This is by far her favorite...and mine! It is so enjoyable--though she wants me to read it 10 times a day!"" Amy S. ""Cute, furry, and funny! My niece and nephew adore this book, and I love that it teaches them to be kind to one another."" Joseph C. ""Smile Mr. Cow is visually and verbally enchanting! What an awesome theme! Showing gratitude is one of the most simple and powerful gifts we can give ourselves."" Anita T. ""I'm an elementary school teacher and mother of three. I use this book as part of my lesson plans. Not only are the illustrations crisp, the text is brilliant. It helps ease a lot of frustrations in my classroom!"" Jennifer M. ""This captivating picture book gets it all just right. The story is executed skillfully and with compassion."" Andrew W. ""This book is a staple in our home. It's part of my children's bedtime routine. As a family, we each discuss 3 things we are grateful for before bed. It helps us all keep perspective."" Jake J. ""Children will learn that Empathy lets us live more than one life simultaneously by imagining life through another person's eyes.' The point of this book is incredibly heart-warming to people in all walks of life."" Ella C. ""Kids will love this noise-filled book! They will TWEET, QUACK, and BOOM with the best of them!"" Carol M. ""This adorable book has quickly become a classroom favorite for me and my sweet Kindergarten crew! My kids absolutely love the colorful illustrations, clever rhymes, and the valuable life lesson of what it means to show gratitude. It's a very versatile book that can be used with any school lesson or activity, and it's the perfect bedtime story for home!"" Lindsey G. ""Adorable barnyard antics come to life in this tale of a cow on his journey to find inner joy."" Luke K. ""What an excellent tool to instill the value of gratitude in my 6-year old!"" Suzy P."

Dr. Priya Sun's lyrical rhyming couplets and Ana Santos's modern lovable characters, light up the barnyard scene by teaching empathy, kindness, and appreciation. Young readers and adults alike will delight in discovering the key to finding their inner joy. Sean L. I am a child psychologist and I could not give this book enough praise. Often times children (and adults for that matter) are unaware of their potential. Imagine a world where young children learn that they are in control of their perspective and have a choice as to how to respond! Our lives would be better. This book instills the knowledge that we live in the world that we create. Attitude is the game changer! Allison S. My son and daughter cherish this book! The pictures are great and the storyline is inspiring--so refreshing from the norm. It's a must have in every child's book collection. Shannon B. This is a cute book that rhymes, and those are my favorite type books to read out loud to my baby. The pictures are very enchanting and dynamic! Amanda M. The storyline and illustrations make Mr. Cow ooze personality. We are in love with all the characters! Emily T. Parents can use the insight from this book to encourage discussion and remind their kids that they can turn any situation into a positive one! This book is a must-have for young kids! Amelia C. My favorite rhyming book of all time with the best theme of all time: in the end only kindness matters. Diane K. My three year-old daughter loves books. This is by far her favorite...and mine! It is so enjoyable--though she wants me to read it 10 times a day! Amy S. Cute, furry, and funny! My niece and nephew adore this book, and I love that it teaches them to be kind to one another. Joseph C. Smile Mr. Cow is visually and verbally enchanting! What an awesome theme! Showing gratitude is one of the most simple and powerful gifts we can give ourselves. Anita T. I'm an elementary school teacher and mother of three. I use this book as part of my lesson plans. Not only are the illustrations crisp, the text is brilliant. It helps ease a lot of frustrations in my classroom! Jennifer M. This captivating picture book gets it all just right. The story is executed skillfully and with compassion. Andrew W. This book is a staple in our home. It's part of my children's bedtime routine. As a family, we each discuss 3 things we are grateful for before bed. It helps us all keep perspective. Jake J. Children will learn that Empathy lets us live more than one life simultaneously by imagining life through another person's eyes.' The point of this book is incredibly heart-warming to people in all walks of life. Ella C. Kids will love this noise-filled book! They will TWEET, QUACK, and BOOM with the best of them! Carol M. This adorable book has quickly become a classroom favorite for me and my sweet Kindergarten crew! My kids absolutely love the colorful illustrations, clever rhymes, and the valuable life lesson of what it means to show gratitude. It's a very versatile book that can be used with any school lesson or activity, and it's the perfect bedtime story for home! Lindsey G. Adorable barnyard antics come to life in this tale of a cow on his journey to find inner joy. Luke K. What an excellent tool to instill the value of gratitude in my 6-year old! Suzy P.

Author Information

Dr. Priya Sun is a Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon who loves to write children's stories to share her hope for the betterment of humanity. She believes children harness a power within them that can change the world. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and son. Ana Santos is a renowned Illustrator whose works include ""Tell the Children I Love Them God"", ""I Can Handle It!"", and ""I Hereby Crown You Big Sister."" She lives in Cannes, France with her husband and two lovely cats.

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