Happy Days: 365 Facts to Brighten Every Day of the Year

A wonderfully joyful book bursting with 365 happy facts to brighten every day of the year, from the much-loved creator of The Happy News.
Did you know that otters hold hands when they sleep or that a group of pugs is called a grumble? Discover this and much more in this joyful collection of happy facts, wholesome true stories and uplifting statistics for young readers to learn from and enjoy. Including adorable stories of animals and inspiring stories of humanity, and beautifully complemented by Emily Coxhead’s vibrant artwork, this is the perfect gift to enjoy each and every day for years to come.

From the creator of The Happy News comes a delightfully wholesome and surprisingly informative collection of adorable and uplifting stories to brighten every day of the year. Waterstones September’s Best Children’s Books 2024
The Founder of The Happy News has the knack of selecting positive pieces of information. The artwork helps create a joyous mood with bright colours and attractive illustration… Informative and uplifting, the facts are thought-provoking and can inspire further research. An excellent addition to any classroom, home or library. The English Association
Starting on 1st January, there are 366 fun facts, each one vibrantly illustrated by Rachel Suzanne… Prepare to be astonished, puzzled and amused as you turn the pages of this chunky book... A fun, gently educative read that goes on giving.” Red Reading Hub
This book just makes me happy. To look at it, the cover just makes me fizz with joy. And that’s before I have even opened the book! It pops with colour, fun and vibrant illustrations and cannot fail to lift your mood, even on the darkest of days. It’s a book that I will be gifting over and over this year. This book is a big slice of happy with sprinkles and a cherry on top. Do go out and buy it! Mini Travellers
I was delighted to spend some time browsing the vibrant illustrations throughout the book that showed the light-hearted side of life - and there's one for every day of the year. The Letterpress Project

Emily Coxhead is a British designer, illustrator and happy thing maker! A graduate of Manchester School of Art, she is the creator of The Happy News, which celebrates all that’s good in the world and has been featured on BBC News, "The Today Show" and "The Drew Barrymore Show". Teaming up with Bupa, Emily sends thousands of free copies to schools across the UK. Emily has a range of merchandise, with retailers including John Lewis and Moonpig, as well as two adult books published by Penguin Random House. In September 2018, Emily was featured in the Independent’s Happy List, which acknowledges 50 inspirational heroes who do extraordinary things for others, and who deserve to be celebrated for their kindness, courage and selflessness. Say hello on Instagram @emilycoxhead and @thehappynewspaper!

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