Hailed by The New York Times as "a compelling dystopian look at paranoia from one of the most unique and perceptive writers of our time, " this brief, captivating novel offers a cautionary tale. The story unfolds within a society in which all traces of individualism have been eliminated from every aspect of life -- use of the word "I" is a capital offense. The hero, a rebel who discovers that man's greatest moral duty is the pursuit of his own happiness,...

Bear is very glad about going to ballet class today, gets somewhat anxious before the music starts, then joyously begins to dance.

Lists a wide variety of items, from red socks to peekaboo, that can make one happy.

Happiness is a character which comes and goes, and is sometimes hard to find, but frequently it begins with your family and friends, and it can lead you home.

"Crow sets out on a journey to find the happiest bird alive, but even the glamorous peacock has its own reasons to not be content"--

Ernest's parents are worried because he never really smiles, but Ernest assures them that he is happy--he is just not the kind of guy who smiles.

A young girl notices that her grandfather is unhappy and thinks a new chair might cheer him up.

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.

"You may have had a few hard days, but now here comes the sun. The rainbow lights the gloomy sky, it's hope for everyone. With stunning illustrations, uplifting text, and a shiny rainbow, this is the perfect book to reassure toddlers that hope and happiness can be found everywhere that we look for them." --Back cover.

"Soft and woolly, shiny and smooth...this touch-and-feel book featuring the beloved Little Blu Truck and his farm animal friends provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don't have to be the same to be the best of ourselves--and the best of friends."--