Happiness is Contagious

 Have you ever heard of Ishi? If you have, you would understand why

the third graders in Mrs. Hall’s class have rocks on their desks!

Ishi is a book written by Akiko Yabuki and is told from the point of view of a

 rock named Ishi.  Ishi is a solid friend that gives solid advice about spreading happiness

 and being happy.

We carefully picked out our favorite rock and put a smiley face on it with 

a marker.  We made a house for our rock and we are keeping it safe on our desk.

When we are feeling a little out of sorts, we have solid advice from Ishi:

-When I feel stuck—I tell myself to move forward, not backward

–When I feel like I just need a break–I take a break

-When I feel like I am the only one who is different–I remind myself that

 everyone is different

-When I feel unhappy- I smile.  Happiness will follow!

(A. Yabuki, Ishi)

Happiness is for everyone–pass it on.