Calvin is not having a good day. He wants to play with his toys, but his "Mama" (grandmother) wants him to get ready for school. What will Calvin do? How will he feel? What kind of day will he have in school? "Calvin Can...Be Happy is a terrific way to introduce children to some very sophisticated concepts, in a way they can grasp. It is gentle and wise at the same time. Great job!" CW 5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book with a great message Oct 23 2012 By Anne Reid I have a 5 year old Granddaughter and I have read a LOT of children's books. I only wish that when I was a child, someone had taught me that I actually could choose to be happy, no matter what the circumstances. If we can begin to teach our kids of today that they can choose their emotions, imagine the future that we have in store, with our new kids leading the way. Thank you, thank you, "Mama Judy" and family for this true gift to our little ones. I am delighted and I highly recommend this book. A great Christmas gift to both parents and children. Calvin Can - Be Happy 5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching children to choose happiness Oct 21 2012 By Cathryn Wellner Adults have all kinds of books, videos and workshops revolving around happiness. It's such a huge and important topic the kingdom of Bhutan has made it a measure of the country's quality life by measuring Gross National Happiness. Now parents who want to help their children understand that choosing happiness is an option have an ally. Calvin is not happy when he has to stop playing so he can get ready for school. He likes school, but at the moment he likes what he is doing even more. His grandmother, Mama, heads off a meltdown by teaching Calvin a simple, effective method for turning disappointment around. This book is the real deal, simple but not simplistic. It reads like a hug and offers a helping hand for those parenting, grandparenting or teaching children as well as for children struggling with the inevitable bumps life throws their way.