Happy and Sad

Baby is good. Baby is bad. Baby is brave. Baby is scared. With funny, affectionate pictures and simple text, Alison Lester explores the activities and feelings of young children.

Children's Literature

The highs and lows of a toddler's day fill the pages. Happiness is playing horsie with Dad and helping Mom with the laundry, while sadness is being left with a sitter. However, everyone including baby is happy when the little tyke falls sweetly to sleep. Part of a board book series that includes Crashing and Splashing, Bibs and Boots, and Bumping and Bouncing.

Alison Lester is the well-known creator of many popular and award-winning children’s books, including Are We There Yet?—winner of the 2005 CBC Book of the Year Picture Book award; The Snow Pony—shortlisted for YABBA and KOALA awards; and The Quicksand Pony, shortlisted for the National Children’s Award.