Teaching us the power of authenticity This touching story reminds us that staying true to ourselves paves the way for acceptance and fulfillment Happy Hands This is a delightful picture book that is not only beautifully illustrated but also has several themes throughout for both children and adults to explore Celebrating our differences is definitely one that resonated with me Odin and his happy hands stole my heart as he learns that being different is what makes the world go round Review by dawndevoursbooks Happy Hands Happy Hands is a delightful picture book filled with beautiful illustrations and important messages for both kids and adults It s all about celebrating differences.

Happy Hands is such a beautiful book from the illustrations to the story itself Its messages of individuality and inclusivity are timeless and relevant to people of all ages Additionally it is incredible to see how the author s dedication to the ASD community shines through in this story I know that Happy Hands will positively impact everyone who reads it Happy Hands Such a bright and cheerful book I love the message behind Happy Hands When my daughter first started preschool she realized that not all kids played or acted exactly like she did This book is great for little readers to understand that it s great to be different but it s even better to have friends that are ALL different My kids really loved the illustrations too Congrats to Marisa on her first book We hope we see Odin again soon Happy Hands Diving into Happy Hands felt like starting a sweet journey I didn t want to end Through the vibrant pages I found myself deeply invested in Odin s story a story that tugged at my heart with its themes of friendship creativity and the beauty of being unique Odin s adventures brought laughter moments of reflection and unexpectedly tears as his journey unfolded into a beautiful narrative of self discovery and acceptance The power of imagination woven through the narrative invites readers into a world where anything is possible when we open our minds and work together This aspect of the story underscores the value of teamwork showing how collaboration and support can lead to wonderful outcomes Falling in love with Odin and his world was effortless reminding me of the joy and purity of childhood exploration Happy Hands is a joy from start to finish making it a story that deserves a place on every child s bookshelf Happy Hands Happy Hands by Marisa Mieczkowski had me in tears by the end This heartwarming children s book portrays diversity inclusion acceptance and socio emotional learning along Odin s journey as he enters in his first few days of class As one of Odin s peers Penelope made a statement that negatively impacted him other peers swarmed around him the following day to join in and learn about his interests and happy hands Eventually Penelope gained a better understanding of the negative impact on her judgement of Odin s happy hands going back to apologize for her actions Happy Hands is a great learning tool for young children learning the importance of diversity and inclusion between peers My heart is so full seeing Odin find happiness and friendships two of his values Happy Hands Discover the heartwarming tale of HAPPY HANDS by Marisa Quinn Mieczkowski beautifully illustrated by Eleonora Petrova Follow kindergartener Odin s journey as his positive autistic traits win over his classmates which is something I really connected with The story follows Odin and his happy hands teaching kids to be kind respectful and open minded when playing with others It s a great book that guides children through the importance of diversity and inclusivity in a fun and engaging way Definitely a must read for kids Happy Hands