HAPPY LANGUAGE KIDS

Character Education

HUGO
THE HAPPY STARFISH

Starfish Republic

Educational Children’s Book Series

An entertaining children’s book series on character education aiming to help educate children about their feelings, their attitude, their choices and the consequences that follow and include lessons of character, ecological alertness and life skills—all amid a backdrop of a colorful island and mystical underwater world.

A True Fairytale

PRINCESS SOPHIA

A true fairy tail about happiness.

“Princess Sophia and the Frog” puts a spin on the traditional princess story, helps children to recognize their feelings and teaches them that they can actively change their mood.

English as a Second Langauge (ESOL)

English for Kids/

Englisch für Kinder

Bilingual book series and language course for elementary school

COMING SOON ...

spanish for Kids

CHARACTER & FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION FOR KIDS

I LOVE YOUR BOOKS I sure hope you will be able to join us again for our ST. LUCY COUNTY Reading Festival! Debbie Remington, President, ST. Lucy County Reading Council Media Specialist, Manatee Academy

OUTSTANDING THE LAST BULLY is another excellent book. Standing up to bullies is the hardest thing to do by yourself. By standing collectively and addressing the behavior of the bully, Hugo delivers a powerful message. Children need to know there is a way to stop the bully. Not feeling alone while enduring abuse is the greatest gift a child can have. Knowing someone defends them and encourages their positive attributes is like a breath of fresh air. Hugo does this through the Anti-Bullying Club. By linskinon September 21, 2013

Thank you for sending the Kingsbury Library a copy ... Thank you for sending the Kingsbury Library a copy of “HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH”. Because we are a Primary Years Program International School the book fits perfectly into our curriculum of teaching Character Education. The story and illustrations are well done and the additions of the list of vocabulary words in the back as well as the activities to go with the story are very useful. The kids also love the author’s signature – it makes authoring and illustrating a book real! We really appreciate your thinking of us in this kind way. Sincerely, Jane S. PYP Coordinator & Librarian, Kingsbury Library

A TRUE LESSON TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN The Secret to Happiness is the first book in the Hugo Series. Coincidentally it's also the first book I've read of author Suzy Liebermann. I feel that the plot line in this children's book is very well developed for this age group. The illustrations are spot on with vibrant color. Yet at the same time it's not very busy to distract the younger audience. The main character is one that children could easily remember and relate to on their level. Even if your child is too young to understand the message, they can certainly fall in love with the character like other popular children's literary characters. The characteristic that's emphasized in this book is empathy and it's a very important characteristic to instill in your child at a young age. The secret is one you'll have to read the book to find out, yet it's safe to tell you it's the true Secret to Happiness. ByBeUtyTradeReVue "BeUtyTradeReVue"on July 6, 2015

“MY KIDS LOVE HUGO'S ADVENTURES!” I was thrilled to receive a signed copy of “Hugo the Happy Starfish”. In a position that allows me to work closely with teachers and be their guide on the side, I am ecstatic to have found children's books that enhance our understanding and appreciation for the PYP Learner Profile and Attitudes. Sincerely, Amanda L. F. BAS, MAT International Baccalaureate Coordinator for the Troy School District

THESE BOOKS ARE SUPER CUTE! These books are super cute and have some educational elements to it. I read them to my son who is 5 years old and he absolutely loved them. By John Deer June 29, 2015

Bullying...What Goes Around Comes Around! By Maria Steiner This is another wonderful story starring...no pun intended...Hugo the Starfish. With a cast of ocean life ranging in size from small to gigantic, a lesson is taught by the ABC, the Anti-Bullying Club in a way that children of all ages can understand. The illustrations are adorable.

Our Story

IMAGINE HAPPINESS CAN BE LEARNED!

Suzy Liebermann has travelled the world in pursuit of language, art, and culture.

Having found it, she now shares it with the world’s teachers, parents, and children through educational literature.

Leveraging her decades of global experience teaching in German, Spanish, French, and English with a degree in foreign languages and international business, she launched Happy Language Kids Publications in 2010 as an interactive language-learning program for children and their young-at-heart elders.

This program is particularly aligned with the aims and values she upheld as a teacher of cultural art and foreign language at a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School.

BELIEVES

“Believing that happiness can be learned, feelings can be understood, and that building a character based on a positive attitude leads to a happy, content, successful and confident human being, I have written a series of educational children’s books to help educate children about their feelings, their attitudes, their choices, and the consequences that follow.

Today it is my goal to inspire others to chose a happy life and to find the right attitude for it – because life gets so much easier with the right attitude.

We might not always be able to control life’s circumstances or other people’s actions, however we most certainly can control our attitude towards them.

Enjoy the Journey! With lots of LOVE and HAPPINESS,”