Books to make you feel happy
Books are a great way to boost your mood and make you feel better, so if you're ever in need of a bit of a lift, turn to your shelves!
We've put together a list of some bright and breezy picture books that are bound to make you smile, so take a look and instantly brighten your day:
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If You're Happy and You Know It
Author: Annie Kubler
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 3+
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If You're Happy and You Know It
Author: Annie Kubler
Interest level: 0+
Reading age: 3+
On every page of this board book are attractive, colourful illustrations of babies clapping their hands, rolling about on the…
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Happy to Be Me
Author: Emma Dodd
Interest level: 2-5
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Happy to Be Me
Author: Emma Dodd
Interest level: 2-5
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With simple rhyme and colourful artwork, this picture book celebrates every bit of the human body and reminds us that each and eve…
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I am Happy
Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Robert Starling
Interest level: 2-3
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I am Happy
Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Robert Starling
Interest level: 2-3
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This puppy is so happy, it feels like laughing out loud and even climbing on a cloud! Simple rhyming text encourages readers to ex…
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The Best Me! A first book of self-care for healthy and ha...
Author: Marvyn Harrison Illustrator: Rochelle Falconer
Interest level: 4-5
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The Best Me! A first book of self-care for healthy and ha...
Author: Marvyn Harrison Illustrator: Rochelle Falconer
Interest level: 4-5
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A sweet picture book that boosts children’s self-esteem and encourages them to be their best selves. Lovely to share at any time.
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Happy in Our Skin
Author: Fran Manushkin Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Interest level: 2-4
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Happy in Our Skin
Author: Fran Manushkin Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Interest level: 2-4
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It’s terrific to have skin: it keeps the outsides out and the insides in! Skin is always there and everyone’s skin is different. I…
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Holey Moley
Author: Bethan Clarke Illustrator: Anders Frang
Interest level: 3-7
Reading age: 4+
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Holey Moley
Author: Bethan Clarke Illustrator: Anders Frang
Interest level: 3-7
Reading age: 4+
Moles live in holes, right? This funny book plays with rhyme as Gus the Goat tries to guess where his friend Mavis Mole lives.&nbs…
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The Cat and the Rat and the Hat
Author: Em Lynas Illustrator: Matt Hunt
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The Cat and the Rat and the Hat
Author: Em Lynas Illustrator: Matt Hunt
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A raucous, rhyming tale with a fun tongue-twister text, bright neon artwork and hilarious animal antics.
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How To Be Cooler Than Cool
Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Jean Jullien
Interest level: 3-5
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How To Be Cooler Than Cool
Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Jean Jullien
Interest level: 3-5
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Chick suggests to their super-duper cool friends that they have fun without expecting to be cool – and everyone has a great t…
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A Song of Gladness
Author: Sir Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Emily Gravett
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 6+
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A Song of Gladness
Author: Sir Michael Morpurgo Illustrator: Emily Gravett
Interest level: 4-6
Reading age: 6+
Inspired by Michael Morpurgo’s own thoughts about the Covid-19 pandemic and his real-life conversations with the blackbird in his …
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Author: Matty Long
Interest level: 4-5
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Author: Matty Long
Interest level: 4-5
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This anarchic and amusing picture book deserves much praise for taking commonplace story elements - pixies, goblins, unicorns and …
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Yetis Don’t Exist!
Author: Katie Thompson Illustrator: Loretta Schauer
Interest level: 4-5
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Yetis Don’t Exist!
Author: Katie Thompson Illustrator: Loretta Schauer
Interest level: 4-5
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Humans have decided that yetis definitely don’t exist. Outraged by being cancelled, the yetis decide that they should prove their …
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Anna Hibiscus' Song
Author: Atinuke Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Interest level: 3-5
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Anna Hibiscus' Song
Author: Atinuke Illustrator: Lauren Tobia
Interest level: 3-5
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This delightful story about a happy girl learning to express her feelings is a wonderful celebration of the joy of life
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Pass It On
Author: Sophy Henn
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
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Pass It On
Author: Sophy Henn
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 5+
The little girl in this bright, happy book embraces the simple act of passing on smiles, laughs, chuckles and whoops to others.
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The Book with No Pictures
Author: B J Novak
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The Book with No Pictures
Author: B J Novak
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Demanding to be shared, this is a fresh and enormously funny book that children will want to hear time and time again.
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