We Bring You Some Popular And Evergreen Books On Happiness For Children

For parents, there's no better joy than seeing their child happy. Our picks of books on happiness for children is all set to make your child and you happy.

Written in 1964 by Swiss graphic designer and illustrator Celestino Piatti, this charming book is as relevant to children today as it was decades ago. In the story, two owls live in harmony and enjoy their quiet abode on a tree, while the chicken, geese, ducks, and peacocks living nearby are always bickering and fighting. When a peacock asks the owls the secret of their happiness, the two friends talk about reveling in the simple joys of nature such as the rain, sunshine, butterflies, and birds. The book comes to life with the author's magnificent and intricately-drawn illustrations.

Activity: Take your preschooler to the neighborhood park or a garden. Take turns to point out things in the natural world that make both of you happy!

What happens when the ever-optimistic rabbit and the eternally pessimistic mouse go on a picnic? It starts to rain and that's bad news for the mouse. But, for the rabbit, it's good news that he has an umbrella. The story continues with bad news and good news till we see a change of heart in the end. With just four words - 'Good News, Bad News' and some eye-catchy illustrations, this is one book your child will want to read over and over again.

Activity: Sit with your preschooler and encourage her to make simple drawings depicting the good news or bad news she has heard or experienced recently. Let her express why a specific incident was unpleasant, while another was pleasant.

With simple text and beautiful water-color illustrations, I Am Peace helps children understand the importance of connecting with their surroundings, being mindful, and being at peace with themselves. This powerful book will teach your child the art of mindfulness and the importance of spreading joy through the little elements of life.

Activity: Take a tub of clear water and leave your child's toy inside it. Ask her to create ripples in the tub. Let her observe how her toy looks, through the disturbed water. Wait until the water settles. She will notice how she is able to see her toy clearly now. Explain that calmness will always bring clarity.

This cute story about a little girl finding her own recipe for happiness, subtly imparts many valuable lessons to children. Meg collects different ingredients and mixes them in her jar of happiness, which is colorful and tastes like a concoction of chocolate ice cream, apple juice, and sunshine. She uses the jar to cheer up her grandmother and her friend Zoe. Meg is sad when she misplaces her jar, but can she learn to be happy without it? Let your child find out.

Activity: Give your child an empty jam jar and help him decorate it with colored paper, decorative tape, and so on. Ask him to fill it with the little things and objects that are close to his heart and display them on his desk.

This novel, written in 1908, is a children's classic that appeals to everyone. Eleven-year-old orphan girl, Anne, is sent to live with the middle-aged Cuthbert siblings. But Anne is not wanted there, as the Cuthberts had asked the orphanage for a boy to help on their farm. How Anne's imagination and optimism in the bleakest of situations brighten up her own life and those who surround her forms the crux of the story. Your child will enjoy reading about Anne's adventures in the town of Avonlea.

Activity: Drawing inspiration from imaginative Anne, ask your child to think up and name some of the unknown landmarks near your house and see who is more inventive.

Based on the philosophy of the international Random Acts of Kindness movement, this book shows children that being nice and kind to others is a cool thing! It is filled with interesting activity ideas for children to spread cheer and smiles - sneaking in a simple treat into a friend's bag or giving away a book to someone and many more. Your child will find it fun and inspiring.

Activity: Ask your preteen to perform a random act of kindness that will bring happiness to someone - a dear friend, relative, neighbor or even a complete stranger.

For decades, Ruskin Bond has been entertaining children and adults alike with his heart-warming stories and wry humor. This little anthology is no different. Here, the legendary author has put together his own observations on happiness, coupled with inspiring messages from other authors and thinkers on the secret to happiness.

Activity: Taking a cue from A Little Book of Happiness, your teen can pen down poems or simple verses about the little things in life that bring him joy.

This New York Times bestseller tells the story of 10-year-old Auggie Pullman, who is born with a severe facial deformity and joins a mainstream school for the first time. This heart-warming narrative gives important messages about being different, showing compassion, and being empathetic.

Activity: Ask your teen to look up newspapers and magazines to find 'happy stories' of individual triumph and courage against adversity.