- Hardcover: 48 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; 1st edition (2 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141380519
- ISBN-13: 978-0141380513
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 21 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 211,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A wonderful story about a very rich and very selfish man who has everything in the world - except happiness. Who can give the secret of happiness?
About the Author
Madonna is an international celebrity and mother, making this exciting move into children's books. She is married to the film producer, Guy Ritchie and has two children. She spends her time between London and Los Angeles.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
So here it is, the 5th book in Madonna's series of books for children. And yet again, another very valuable life lesson is taught, this time that money can't buy everything - it can't buy happiness and material possessions are unimportant.
The story is very well written, and the artwork is, as has been with all her books, absolutely stunning.
Madonna has put together classic childrens books from the days of old, and I believe every child should be given the chance to read and learn from them - every child deserves to be taught these important life lessons.
The story is very well written, and the artwork is, as has been with all her books, absolutely stunning.
Madonna has put together classic childrens books from the days of old, and I believe every child should be given the chance to read and learn from them - every child deserves to be taught these important life lessons.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's out in Portugal and it's title is "Pipas de Massa".
Beautifully illustrated by a Portuguese artist, rich in colour and detail, the story of a very very rich man (pictured here as a grey hound) who hapens to be a very very unhappy man.
Delightfull...
Beautifully illustrated by a Portuguese artist, rich in colour and detail, the story of a very very rich man (pictured here as a grey hound) who hapens to be a very very unhappy man.
Delightfull...
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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
This is my favorite childrens book about How Money Cant Buy You Happiness
5 July 2005
Format:Hardcover
This is the last installment of a 5 part childrens book series written by Madonna. This is also my favorite one and it was very emotional for me to read and it brought me to tears. The illustrations in this book are so beautiful drawn. This is my favorite book out all her books.
It is the story of Lotsa de Casha the most wealthiest man ( a cute dog) in the country who had everthing but was still unhappy. He could not figure out why when he had all these lavish things sorrunding him and still be gloomy. He even paid the best doctors to find him a "cure" for happiness and they could not help. He got more upset about this and was very desperate for an answer.
He finally agreed to see an old man ( a cute owl) about his problem. The owl told him the secret to happiness but Lotsa was still not impressed. He was pacing around the city and out of no where two monkeys rob him of everything he has and this event slowly shows him the meaning of happiness.
He was so sad that he was robbed out of everything. A bull comes along and said that he could help him get his things back but he would have to work for it first. Losta starts working by bringing beautiful things to other people in exchange getting something beautiful back. After doing this he starts to feel better about himself even sleeping better. He learns that being happy involves doing things for other people and not putting your self first all the time. He also learns once you do all these nice things you will be kindly rewarded which will make you feel better inside. At the end he even gives all his clothes to a begger on the street which he would have not done at all before. There are 5 interesting facts written in this book that deal with not being happy and being happy. These facts appear on the bottom of each page. I highly recommend this book for people even above the age 8. I am 31 and I enjoyed it immensly. It tells you a lot about life and how being selfish, have everyone do things for you and not sharing will not make you happy at all.
It is the story of Lotsa de Casha the most wealthiest man ( a cute dog) in the country who had everthing but was still unhappy. He could not figure out why when he had all these lavish things sorrunding him and still be gloomy. He even paid the best doctors to find him a "cure" for happiness and they could not help. He got more upset about this and was very desperate for an answer.
He finally agreed to see an old man ( a cute owl) about his problem. The owl told him the secret to happiness but Lotsa was still not impressed. He was pacing around the city and out of no where two monkeys rob him of everything he has and this event slowly shows him the meaning of happiness.
He was so sad that he was robbed out of everything. A bull comes along and said that he could help him get his things back but he would have to work for it first. Losta starts working by bringing beautiful things to other people in exchange getting something beautiful back. After doing this he starts to feel better about himself even sleeping better. He learns that being happy involves doing things for other people and not putting your self first all the time. He also learns once you do all these nice things you will be kindly rewarded which will make you feel better inside. At the end he even gives all his clothes to a begger on the street which he would have not done at all before. There are 5 interesting facts written in this book that deal with not being happy and being happy. These facts appear on the bottom of each page. I highly recommend this book for people even above the age 8. I am 31 and I enjoyed it immensly. It tells you a lot about life and how being selfish, have everyone do things for you and not sharing will not make you happy at all.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
The Illustrations are Nice
1 Jan 2006
Format:Hardcover
The best part about this book are the illustrations; they are rich in color and texture and give a really great sense of the richness of the character. The text, however, is wordy and is not well-suited for those of a picture-book age. There are text boxes to highlight important 'messages,' about kindness, friendship, mood, etc., and the overall impression is that the author is preaching to the reader. Instead of intertwining a story with a subtle message, the text is explicit and overly explanatory. The length of the book (50 pages) is far beyond what a normal toddler/preschooler will enjoy, and there is just way too much text in the story. The book requires tightening. Not recommended.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful illustrations - good intentions - lazy writing
14 Dec 2005
Format:Hardcover
I absolutely love the illustrations in this book. The story, however, reads like it was made up in less than five minutes. The character names are just irritating. Imagine saying Lotsa de Casha over... and over... and over. Just try reading this book out loud before you buy it (since, after all, this is a children's book.) The English Roses is much better written.
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