Reviews

Where'd My Giggle Go? by Max Lucado

msgabbythelibrarian's review

4.0

Did I just do a social-emotional book in storytime?
Why yes I did!

Did I also just use a Christian author (even though the book did not have Christian doctrine)?
Why yes I did!

I'm quite pleased with myself. And parents and caregivers enjoyed the book. Having the kids repeat the phrase "where'd my giggle go" helped in aiding this subject become "on their level!" It's a great one!

pagesandpatronuses's review

4.0

I found this book to be very engaging. My 5 and 3 year olds enjoyed the story and found it silly. I did notice a typo, but didn’t notice a page number, however typo said funDfun, I believe. The illustrations fit the story and the rhyming helped keep my children interested, while also making the story funny and showing ways you can help get yourself out of a bad mood.

thebevinsclan's review

5.0

This was a really cute book. I read it to my 2 year old son. I think he enjoyed how it rhymed and the pictures. It has a good message for young kids that helping others can bring happiness and joy. I definitely recommend it.

libraryjen's review

4.0

A fun story about a young boy who wakes up in a bad mood and spends a considerable amount of time and energy looking for his giggle. Eventually he realizes that he can find it by helping others. Although it's a bit didactic, the target audience won't realize that and will enjoy the bright, vivid illustrations and the fun ideas about where his giggle could be. A good group read aloud. (you might need to skip a few spreads for toddlers, but they'll enjoy the story anyway).

bookwench's review

3.0

The rhyming scheme isn't bad. It covers a lot of feelings vocabulary. The illustrations are cute. Possible storytime read aloud.

katrina_reads's review

4.0

An excellent early years resource for educating about emotions and feelings.

We follow a boy's story as he wakes up grumpy, not understanding why, and goes on a search for his giggle.

Children can find words and names for their feelings within the text, as well as learn about how to process emotions and feelings.

The boy decides that whilst he is unable to find his giggle that he will help others, which in turn brings about feelings of happiness & pride in himself.

Children learn that it's okay to not feel ok, not to worry about it, it's normal. And some things, like helping others, can bring about change in themselves.

Gradually he finds his giggle again.

Alongside the wonderful illustrations, this is a fun book to read, while having some brilliant learning points along the way.

Thank you Edelweiss+ and Thomas Nelson for the e-arc to review.

roshreviews's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

A sweet story about a boy who wakes up one morning without his smile on his face. He searches everywhere, and asks all around, but to no avail. Eventually, he figures out the way to find his giggle back.
The story is told in rhythmic verse, so early readers will definitely enjoy reading this book aloud. The illustrations are very cute. Overall, it’s an enjoyable book with a nice moral. 
Thank you, NetGalley and Thomas Nelson, for the Advanced Review Copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.