Happy Right Now

Written by Julie Berry · Illustrated by Holly Hatam

Discover joy in every moment, even when sadness lingers.

4.2 Goodreads · 391 ratings

32 pages· ~760L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where emotions swirl, a young child learns that happiness isn't just for sunny days. Through playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, they explore the ups and downs of feelings, discovering that it's okay to be sad sometimes. With clever practices, they find ways to embrace joy in the present, no matter the weather. Join this journey of emotional intelligence, where every moment holds the potential for happiness, rain or shine. Perfect for young readers and their caregivers, this tale offers tools to navigate life's emotional rollercoaster with grace and resilience.

From the publisher

An illustrated picture book that teaches the best way to be happy is to embrace the circumstances we find ourselves in each day Happy Right Now brings a much-needed message to kids: it’s great to feel happy, but it’s okay to feel sad sometimes too. Dealing with emotions can be hard. Children experience the same range of strong feelings as adults, but often don’t have the tools to deal with them. For children ages 4 to 8, Happy Right Now teaches emotional intelligence with fun, relatable imagery and clever rhymes. Award-winning author Julie Berry brings a playful bounce to the important lesson that kids don’t need to wait for fantastic gifts, school vacations, or sunny days to find joy in the moment. And even if they can’t find a way to choose happiness–if the blues are just too strong–Berry provides a series of quick practices to help young readers move through their sadness. Smartly illustrated by Holly Hatam, Happy Right Now is perfect for children, parents, and caregivers who want to learn how to navigate difficult emotions and embrace the bright side of any situation, rain or shine.

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