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The Bluebird of Happiness: A Little Book of Cheer
The bluebird has long been considered a symbol of happiness and a messenger of joy and contentment. . . . It is my hope that this book, like the bluebird's song of happiness, will bring cheer and joy to your life. --Vicky Howard, introduction
* Vicky Howard's collection of antique bird art--nearly all pieces over 100 years old--is used here to adorn her lovely message about what is really important in our pursuit of happiness.
Vicky Howard is a successful and recognizable name in the gift market.
Using art from her private collection of vintage postcards, Howard presents avian images alongside positive-minded quotes from the early 1900s. While the creative elements of this book recall an early era, the art remains vivid and the words decidedly
* You cannot always have happiness, but you can give happiness. --Proverb
* The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. --Henry Ward Beecher
* Vicky Howard's collection of antique bird art--nearly all pieces over 100 years old--is used here to adorn her lovely message about what is really important in our pursuit of happiness.
Vicky Howard is a successful and recognizable name in the gift market.
Using art from her private collection of vintage postcards, Howard presents avian images alongside positive-minded quotes from the early 1900s. While the creative elements of this book recall an early era, the art remains vivid and the words decidedly
* You cannot always have happiness, but you can give happiness. --Proverb
* The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. --Henry Ward Beecher
- GenresAnimals
96 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2007
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December 4, 2021
April 2015
This lovely little book was given to me years ago by a friend who knew I was having a difficult time. With its beautiful pictures and wonderful quotes--about happiness and changing one's perspective--it's definitely a special little gem of a book to revisit again and again.
December 2021
Still lovely and insightful.
5 stars
This lovely little book was given to me years ago by a friend who knew I was having a difficult time. With its beautiful pictures and wonderful quotes--about happiness and changing one's perspective--it's definitely a special little gem of a book to revisit again and again.
December 2021
Still lovely and insightful.
5 stars
December 1, 2024
Truly is a book of cheer!
Very Fine uplifting book. I will reread it often.
It would make a beautiful gift to anyone of any age.
Very Fine uplifting book. I will reread it often.
It would make a beautiful gift to anyone of any age.
June 24, 2013
The art is beautiful and the little sayings and verses are uplifting.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews