Books to make you feel happy

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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:

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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