This is the second set of toys from McDonald’s and this time there are no toys. This is the HarperCollins Children’s Books and they come in a collection of 5. Happy Meal has done it again with no toys which is kind of sad in a way. I feel like my happiness is turning into a frown. I just hope the next set of toys are actually toys and not books or activities. Sure, these books are very educational and serve a purpose, but happy part of happy meal is not passed to me. Let’s begin:

Book 1 – If You Give A Mouse A Cookie 

One thing I learned about this book is to sign your artwork when you are done. For example, after drawing something or sculpting something, write your name on it. After you write your name on it, then it has a valuable purpose. Otherwise, it becomes online garbage that we see everywhere from jewelry to designs. Which is why handmade products such as jewelry is worth ten times more compared to one that is made on the computer. The signature has a very big purpose.

Book 2 – Pete the Cat’s Got Class

Nice book that teaches you to know that hate doesn’t really exist. It is just that we haven’t loved it yet just as it says in the book. Great book that motivates you to learn more. Also, it teaches you to want to discover new topics that you think you may know nothing about just yet.

Book 3 – If You Take A Mouse To School

What I learned from this book is to keep your pets happy. For example, if you have a mouse as a pet, then keep it in a healthy environment. Keep it full of fun and plenty of room to play around and dig in with more mouse friends.

Book 4 – Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses

Incredible story of a lesson we learn that sometimes things are just in our heads. Our brain is pretty wiser than we know. Also, this book teaches to help others around you. Help people and be there for them.

Book 5 – Paddington 

Paddington is the name of the train station, and they find a bear that needs help. They help the bear and name the bear Paddington after the train station. After, they bring the bear home and take care of it. Great book that teaches you to save animals.

Overall

Great set of books as a whole, but just wishing it came along with some toys. Check out more 2023 Happy Meals. Also, visit HarperCollins for more books, too.

The Box

Let’s not forget the nice-looking happy meal box that has Pete the Cat, Paddington Bear, and the Mouse on it.

Playtime Continues! Activity Sheets

The two activities are a Word Search and Matching Books along with a bookmark to color. Visit Happy Meal for current activities. The word cookies in the word search weren’t there. So, but cookie was, so I deleted the s from cookies. I guess this reminds me of book 2 now, as it kind of seems like I’m cheating.