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Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn't exist in her life -- and never will. As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible. She avoids the students she's supposed to befriend and mentor. She lives her own quiet, organized life in her own quiet, organized apartment. And she will never get involved in a romantic relationship again -- especially with another academic. It will be just Isadora...

"A young child tries to measure the size of her joy and the depth of her gratitude as she embraces the beauty of the day.--

Hector keeps a list of observations about the people he meets, hoping to find the secret to happiness in his travels.

Annie McRae finds she does not need to depend on other people to make her day a happy one.

A pessimistic cow is so resistant to a lamb's attempts to cheer her up that the previously happy-go-lucky lamb starts to feel just like the miserable cow.

Dani's been trying her best to stay happy ever since her best friend Ella moved away. But when some girls in Dani's class start being cruel to her, it starts a chain of rather unhappy events ... It would all be okay if only Ella would move back. The standalone sequel to the acclaimed illustrated chapter book, My Happy Life.

A little girl and various animals sing their own versions of this popular rhyme.

When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family, but one important thing stays the same--they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most.

Monsters sing their own version of this popular song that encourages everyone to express their happiness through voice and movement.

"Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams brings his beloved hit song to the youngest of readers in a blend of illustrations and photos of children celebrating what it means to be happy."--Book jacket front flap.