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Mein Glückliches Leben
A sweet, funny illustrated chapter book about a young girl with a lot of optimism, even if sometimes life makes it hard to be happy.' to 'A New York Times Notable book and first in the acclaimed series for beginning readers. Dani is probably the happiest person she knows. She’s happy because she’s going to start school. Dani has been waiting to go to school her whole life. Then things get even better―she meets Ella Frida by the swings. After that, Dani and Ella Frida do everything together and become best friends. But then something happens that Dani isn’t prepared for…
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First published January 1, 2010
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Rose Lagercrantz
75 books33 followersRose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. Her first book was published in 1973. She has received many of the top Swedish literary awards, including the August Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize.
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June 1, 2023
Ein wunderbares Kinderbuch!
Es geht um Dunne, die endlich in die Schule darf und dort ihre beste Freundin Ella Frida kennenlernt. Die beiden Mädchen sind bald unzertrennlich, doch dann zieht Ella Frida mit ihren Eltern in eine andere Stadt...
Bisher war Dunne fast immer glücklich, jetzt ist sie traurig. Ella Frida fehlt ihr.
Es ist nur ein kurzes Büchlein, trotzdem fand ich die Geschichte bezaubernd. So schön zu lesen, dass Dunne sich über Kleinigkeiten freuen kann und einfach glücklich ist. Bis ihre Freundin wegzieht...
Natürlich wird Dunne auch danach irgendwann wieder glücklich sein. Ein richtig schönes und wichtiges Kinderbuch! Es hat mir sehr gefallen.
Es geht um Dunne, die endlich in die Schule darf und dort ihre beste Freundin Ella Frida kennenlernt. Die beiden Mädchen sind bald unzertrennlich, doch dann zieht Ella Frida mit ihren Eltern in eine andere Stadt...
Bisher war Dunne fast immer glücklich, jetzt ist sie traurig. Ella Frida fehlt ihr.
Es ist nur ein kurzes Büchlein, trotzdem fand ich die Geschichte bezaubernd. So schön zu lesen, dass Dunne sich über Kleinigkeiten freuen kann und einfach glücklich ist. Bis ihre Freundin wegzieht...
Natürlich wird Dunne auch danach irgendwann wieder glücklich sein. Ein richtig schönes und wichtiges Kinderbuch! Es hat mir sehr gefallen.
July 11, 2017
Продолжаю день "как в детстве" чудесной книжкой для первоклассников, к которой у меня только один взрослый вопрос: почему папа-итальянец не говорит с дочерью по-итальянски?!
February 25, 2014
This book is soooo cute!
Although "My Happy Life" is a chapter book, the chapters are short and packed full of illustrations. The story is
written from the viewpoint of a little girl just starting kindergarten. She lives with her Dad (her mother has passed away) and she likes to count the things that make her happy.
The story follows her through the summer with her Dad, waiting with eager anticipation for school to start, then the nervous terror when school finally arrives, followed by her first days at school, making friends, (losing friends), wanting a hamster, (not getting a hamster), really the ups and downs of a child's life.
I just loved it. The story makes you laugh and pulls at your heart strings too. When Dani's friend moves away you can just feel the heartbreak. But life goes on and best friends don't forget each other.
The story ends positively and teaches children that even when their lives don't always go according to plan and bad things happen, it's not the end of all happiness. Days go by, seasons change, and there's always something to rejoice in if we take the time to think about it.
The illustrations are absolutely adorable!
Highly recommended!
*I received a free book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
Although "My Happy Life" is a chapter book, the chapters are short and packed full of illustrations. The story is
written from the viewpoint of a little girl just starting kindergarten. She lives with her Dad (her mother has passed away) and she likes to count the things that make her happy.
The story follows her through the summer with her Dad, waiting with eager anticipation for school to start, then the nervous terror when school finally arrives, followed by her first days at school, making friends, (losing friends), wanting a hamster, (not getting a hamster), really the ups and downs of a child's life.
I just loved it. The story makes you laugh and pulls at your heart strings too. When Dani's friend moves away you can just feel the heartbreak. But life goes on and best friends don't forget each other.
The story ends positively and teaches children that even when their lives don't always go according to plan and bad things happen, it's not the end of all happiness. Days go by, seasons change, and there's always something to rejoice in if we take the time to think about it.
The illustrations are absolutely adorable!
Highly recommended!
*I received a free book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
May 28, 2021
A good book to introduce to the much younger age group beginners.
This lovely story talks about a girl who lives with her father. Sometimes she gets irritated when her father doesn't respond to her questions. She attends school for the first time and she makes friends. But things became difficult when her best friend moved away.
Eventually she learns to accept life as it is and starts enjoying school again.
This story will teach the young readers about different emotions, what it means to be outside the comfort of home and face new people. It's realistic in the way how kids behave (fights, plays, teamwork) in school and get to learn new things.
Love the illustrations. I wish it was filled with colors!
This lovely story talks about a girl who lives with her father. Sometimes she gets irritated when her father doesn't respond to her questions. She attends school for the first time and she makes friends. But things became difficult when her best friend moved away.
Eventually she learns to accept life as it is and starts enjoying school again.
This story will teach the young readers about different emotions, what it means to be outside the comfort of home and face new people. It's realistic in the way how kids behave (fights, plays, teamwork) in school and get to learn new things.
Love the illustrations. I wish it was filled with colors!
August 14, 2021
ой, ну дуже крута книга про відчуття щастя для маленької дівчинки. і загалом про емоції і почуття - дружба, любов, самотність, розпач, сум. дуже просто і доступно для дошкільного і молодшого шкільного віку. в той же час малесенькі розділи можна ще довго обговорювати. шведська дитяча література це безумовно любов для мене.
September 2, 2014
There's something about the Scandinavian psyche that I must appreciate. From Elsa Beskow, to Astrid Lindgren, to Bodil Bredsdorff... All of these authors write material that I connect with, and that I think add to the body of really healthy and inspiring children's literature.
This book is beautifully designed and produced. A lovely thing to hold. The story is simple, but like "Eidi," that is a big part of its charm. A young girl longs for a friend, finds one, and then the friend moves away. As this very uncomplicated plot unfolds, Dani floats in and out of being happy, all the while negotiating the day-to-day ups and downs of real life. Despite the struggles, she finds a way to stay on the joy side of things.
A quick note: this book looks like a middle grade novel, but it is more of an easy reader. There are illustrations (very whimsical and well conceived illustrations) on just about every page and the text is slight. I zipped through it in 30 minutes or less...
When most of what the kids bring home these days is Judy Moody, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this is a refreshing dose of goodness. Like water, almost, when the other books feel a lot more like soda and spicy cheetos...
This book is beautifully designed and produced. A lovely thing to hold. The story is simple, but like "Eidi," that is a big part of its charm. A young girl longs for a friend, finds one, and then the friend moves away. As this very uncomplicated plot unfolds, Dani floats in and out of being happy, all the while negotiating the day-to-day ups and downs of real life. Despite the struggles, she finds a way to stay on the joy side of things.
A quick note: this book looks like a middle grade novel, but it is more of an easy reader. There are illustrations (very whimsical and well conceived illustrations) on just about every page and the text is slight. I zipped through it in 30 minutes or less...
When most of what the kids bring home these days is Judy Moody, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this is a refreshing dose of goodness. Like water, almost, when the other books feel a lot more like soda and spicy cheetos...
October 28, 2016
My new favorite chapter book for the lower grades. Can't all books elevate life like this?
September 29, 2019
Bonito libro para niños de unos 7-8 años, enseña el valor de la amistad y del optimismo, y va acompañado de unos dibujos muy bonitos. Mi hija se lo leyó ella sola de un tirón y ahora es su libro favorito.
August 28, 2018
Very sweet story about a young girl's first few months at school. This is a chapter book for early readers with short chapters, and plenty of b&w illustrations. Very cute!
December 23, 2023
Adorable series. I find Scandinavian books have a much more matter-of-fact approach to talking with children about death.
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December 17, 2013
16 DEC 2013 -- Beautifully told story of a little girl, Dani, and her happy life. Whenever Dani was sad, she simply counted the times she has been happy in her life, and she was not sad any longer. A very good story for teaching children (and reminding adults) to maintain a positive outlook on life and enjoy what they have right now. I, like, Dani, will count my happy times whenever I find myself unable to fall asleep or find myself feeling sad.
P.S. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book! Much appreciated.
P.S. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book! Much appreciated.
April 25, 2020
It's very cute and I do enjoy the illustrations. I mostly read it because my students in the school library LOVE the books and I felt like I needed to see what the hype was. I'm very happily surprised. It's a cute book about a girl named Dunne and about all the things that make her happy and her first year in school. Many things happen, she finds a new best friend and loses her because she needs to move far away. This makes Dunne unhappy and she needs to find a way to be happy again.
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June 27, 2017
За последнюю неделю мы прочитали эту книжку раз пять уже. Один раз до конца. Я все время порываюсь разрыдаться. Книжка при этом прекрасная, действительно про счастье, которое в детстве может быть главным модусом жизни. А главная героиня - первоклассница - считает, чтобы заснуть, не овец, а сколько раз она была счастлива.
May 20, 2019
Jättefin historia som inte väjer för svåra ämnen. Rolig också. ”PASTA ER!”
October 25, 2020
Uczestnictwo w festiwalu literatury skandynawskiej i słuchanie o tych wszystkich cudownych historiach skierowanych do dzieci sprawiło, że sama zapragnęłam przeczytać kilka z nich. I nie żałuję! „Moje szczęśliwe życie” to przeurocza historia małej dziewczynki, która właśnie zaczyna naukę w pierwszej klasie. Doskonała dla dzieci, które dopiero uczą się samodzielnie czytać (krótkie rozdziały i mnóstwo pięknych ilustracji), oswaja młodych czytelników z rozpoczęciem nowego etapu w życiu i pomaga dostrzec drobne radości. Ciepła, mądra opowieść, która czasami jednym zdaniem potrafi wywołać uśmiech na twarzy, albo chwycić za gardło.
December 12, 2019
Гарна, дуже просто і зрозуміло написана книжка для діток, які йдуть до школи і мають певні страхи та побоювання перед цими змінами. Історія дружби та шкільних буднів дівчинки Дані. Тут дуже багато ілюстрацій, що ще більше викликає інтерес в дитини до книжки.
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November 22, 2019
This was a cute, short children's book. It's about a little girl namedvDani and she's counting all the things that make her happy as she tries to fall asleep. Though it says it's over 100 pages and there are chapters, the chapters are very short and their are a lot of illustrations. I read it with my children in about 30ish minutes. They all enjoyed it, even my 3 year old sat through the whole story.
May 9, 2013
Mary (6 years old): Ok, go. I liked it when she met Ella. And I also liked it when she got the hamsters, and I like how her friend named her hamster Partyboy! Anything else you liked about it? I liked it when they were all like, No! I'm not going to leave you! I'm not going to leave you! What do you think was the point of the book? I think the moral of the story is um, if your best friend moves away and your mom dies you can still be happy. Anything you didn't like about the book? I didn't really like it when her friend moved away. That was sad.
Sam (8 years old): What did you like about the book? I liked how there were lots of pictures and like it was a really quick read, we could read it in one day. (Mary--One night.) Anything else? Mmm mmm.
Dave (many years older): The illustrations were great. They did a good job of conveying the emotion of the book. The writing isn't too difficult, maybe sort of a bridge between an easy reader and more difficult books. The way the unhappy things in Dani's life are addressed are very tasteful, and laid out very much like I think a 5-year-old kid would think about them. And it's a sweet story about looking on the bright side of things. For example, rather than counting sheep or counting backwards to fall asleep, Dani counts all her happy memories. So cute.
Sam (8 years old): What did you like about the book? I liked how there were lots of pictures and like it was a really quick read, we could read it in one day. (Mary--One night.) Anything else? Mmm mmm.
Dave (many years older): The illustrations were great. They did a good job of conveying the emotion of the book. The writing isn't too difficult, maybe sort of a bridge between an easy reader and more difficult books. The way the unhappy things in Dani's life are addressed are very tasteful, and laid out very much like I think a 5-year-old kid would think about them. And it's a sweet story about looking on the bright side of things. For example, rather than counting sheep or counting backwards to fall asleep, Dani counts all her happy memories. So cute.
July 14, 2016
Ekaluokkalaisen tytön arkea. Kirjassa on 136 sivua, mutta silti hyvin niukalti tekstiä. Mustavalkoista kuvitusta puolestaan on runsaasti. Muun muassa ikävän tunnetta ja vastoinkäymisiä käsiteltiin minusta tässä kovin luontevasti. Kuvat tukevat niin ikään luontevasti tarinaa eikä mihinkään kohtaan jäädä vellomaan vaan soljutaan eteenpäin tapahtumasta toiseen.
Hyvä siirtymäkirja kuvakirjojen ja helppolukuisten välimaastoon, tai ehkä niistä aivan helppolukuisimmista jo askel eteenpäin.
Hyvä siirtymäkirja kuvakirjojen ja helppolukuisten välimaastoon, tai ehkä niistä aivan helppolukuisimmista jo askel eteenpäin.
April 16, 2019
The title may come across as saccharine, but this is not an empty, easy happy. Really the book is about Dani's ups and downs of happiness, with plenty of downs to overcome. Ultimately her resilience gets her through. The narration is simple and understated, brought to life with a plethora of illustrations, and young readers will easily relate to Dani's complex emotional landscape.
May 24, 2016
Tosi helppolukuinen ja kivasti kuvitettu kirja ekaluokan aloittamisesta, parhaan kaverin löytämisestä, eron kirvelevyydestä ja elämän jatkumisesta.
May 3, 2019
Rose Lagercrantzin ja Eva Erikssonin "Onnentyttö Dunne" (Mäkelä, 2016) kertoo Dunne-tytöstä, jota koulun aloittaminen jännittää. Entä jos hän ei löydä sieltä ensimmäistäkään kaveria? Ei syytä huoleen: välitunnilla Dunne huomaa toisen yksinäiseltä näyttävän tytön, Ella Fridan, ja heistä tulee parhaat ystävät. Tytöt keinuvat välitunnilla, vaihtavat valokuvia keskenään, hoitavat marsuja ja tekevät kaikkea muutakin mitä parhaat ystävät yhdessä tekevät - kunnes tapahtuu jotain kamalaa ja hirveän surullista.
No mitäs tästä monien kovasti kehumasta "Onnentyttö Dunnesta" osaisi sanoa? Kyllähän se on suloinen kirja! Sivuja on melko paljon, mutta lauseet ovat lyhyitä ja tekstiä on vähänlaisesti, eli kirja sopii mainiosti vaikka ekaluokkalaisille. Parhaimmillaan se saattaa kyllä olla luettuna yhdessä vanhemman kanssa. Lapsen tunnetaitojen opiskeluun kirja on myös omiaan.
Eva Erikssonin ilmeikäs kuvitus tuo tarinaan runsaasti lisäarvoa.
No mitäs tästä monien kovasti kehumasta "Onnentyttö Dunnesta" osaisi sanoa? Kyllähän se on suloinen kirja! Sivuja on melko paljon, mutta lauseet ovat lyhyitä ja tekstiä on vähänlaisesti, eli kirja sopii mainiosti vaikka ekaluokkalaisille. Parhaimmillaan se saattaa kyllä olla luettuna yhdessä vanhemman kanssa. Lapsen tunnetaitojen opiskeluun kirja on myös omiaan.
Eva Erikssonin ilmeikäs kuvitus tuo tarinaan runsaasti lisäarvoa.
February 8, 2024
Pierwsza część serii, którą na pewno będę kontynuowała. Czuję, że te książki okażą się strzałem w dziesiątkę jeśli chodzi o literaturę dziecięcą.
"Moje szczęśliwe życie" opowiada o dziewczynce, którą wychowuje tata. Dunia idzie do pierwszej klasy, więc dopadają ją ekscytacja związana z nowymi wyzwaniami oraz strach przed tym, czy koledzy i koleżanki ją polubią.
To pozycja o stracie bliskiej osoby, przyjaźni, rodzinie, wierze we własne możliwości. Książka posiada mnóstwo przyjemnych dla oka ilustracji. Polecam!
"Moje szczęśliwe życie" opowiada o dziewczynce, którą wychowuje tata. Dunia idzie do pierwszej klasy, więc dopadają ją ekscytacja związana z nowymi wyzwaniami oraz strach przed tym, czy koledzy i koleżanki ją polubią.
To pozycja o stracie bliskiej osoby, przyjaźni, rodzinie, wierze we własne możliwości. Książka posiada mnóstwo przyjemnych dla oka ilustracji. Polecam!
August 14, 2018
Rauhallinen, keskittyvä ja realistinen kuvitettu kertomus, jonka pääosassa Daniela, lempinimeltään Dunne. Hän aloittaa koulun. Saa ystäväkseen Fridan. Menettää ystävänsä, kun tämä muuttaa toiseen kaupunkiin. On aluksi yksinäinen, mutta saa sitten uusia tilalle. Ikävöi yhä parasta ystäväänsä. Ohessa tapahtuu kaikenlaista. Dunnen äiti on nukkunut pois aiemmin. Hän asuu isänsä kanssa tietyllä kadulla keltaisessa kivitalossa. He hankkivat kaksi marsua. Koulussa muitakin hahmoja kuvataan etäisesti, kuten Metteborgia, Mickania ja Vickania. Kuvitus on mustavalkoista, mutta yksityiskohtaista. Sarjassa on useampia kirjoja, joita aion seuraavaksi lukea, kun tämä oli niin hyvä.
July 27, 2020
La meravigliosa storia di Dani e della sua vita (molto spesso) felice. Il racconto dei momenti in cui è stata veramente felice e dei suoi, seppur rari, momenti tristi; momenti che, però, solitamente, non durano mai a lungo.
Una lettura godibilissima che scorre fluida e che vi terrà incollati dalla prima all'ultima pagina, raggiunta la quale vi troverete, come ho fatto io, a pensare: "È già finito! Vorrei che continuasse ancora!"
Una lettura godibilissima che scorre fluida e che vi terrà incollati dalla prima all'ultima pagina, raggiunta la quale vi troverete, come ho fatto io, a pensare: "È già finito! Vorrei che continuasse ancora!"
March 21, 2019
Contrary to the title, Dani is unhappy for a large chunk of this book, after her best friend moves away and also while she reminisces about her mother's death. But my main criticism of this children's chapter book is the lack of structure. It meanders and isn't organized around a central conflict. I'm honestly not sure what theme(s) or lesson(s) I'm supposed to take away from this story.
May 18, 2021
It’s rare to find a read-aloud chapter book for the preschool set, much less one as graceful, realistic and charming as My Happy Life. Chronicling a young Scandinavian girl’s first year of school as she worries about making a friend, makes a friend, loses a friend, grieves, makes more friends and—spoiler—reunites with her first friend, the book is sweet without being sentimental, including characters like the bad kid of kindergarten, several guinea pigs, and the protagonist’s deceased mother. Real emotions and thoughts of kids are depicted as they change over time. The illustrations are lovely and frequent.
March 20, 2020
3,5 tähteä
Hassua, luin tän pari päivää sitten, mutta en muistanut enää kunnolla kirjan sisältöä. Kertooko kirjasta vai lukijasta?
Helmet-lukuhaaste 2020 - tää kirja sopii ainakin kohtiin:
4. Kirjan kannessa tai kuvauksessa on monta ihmistä
42. Kirjassa on isovanhempia
44. Kirjassa on kirjeenvaihtoa
Hassua, luin tän pari päivää sitten, mutta en muistanut enää kunnolla kirjan sisältöä. Kertooko kirjasta vai lukijasta?
Helmet-lukuhaaste 2020 - tää kirja sopii ainakin kohtiin:
4. Kirjan kannessa tai kuvauksessa on monta ihmistä
42. Kirjassa on isovanhempia
44. Kirjassa on kirjeenvaihtoa
November 20, 2024
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