The Jar of Happiness

Summary: Is there a recipe for happiness? Meg certainly thinks so. She collects all the necessary ingredients in a jar, which she uses to cheer up her friends and family when they're feeling low. But what happens when her special jar mysteriously disappears? Will Meg feel sad forever more, or will she find other ways to be happy?  (Back cover)

I am Doodle Cat

Cover title
New Zealand illustrator
Summary: I am Doddle Cat, one very proud drawing. I'm red like a really ripe tomato, see? Sometimes I find it hard to choose between dancing and clawing the rug so I just have to do both at the same time. I make long lists of the things I love because it's important to remember what makes you happy. I'll help you spot the magic in silliness and the greatness in pretty much everything. Also, my best friend is a pangolin. Let's be pals. (Back cover)

Billionaire boy

Summary: Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich. Joe's got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He's the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land. Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there's just one thing he really needs: a friend

Violet Mackerel's formal occasion

Summary: Mum has lost her basket of knitted things. Violet wants to make Mum feel happy again. And she may just have the perfect plan: a surprise formal occasion just for Mum

My friend is sad

Summary: When Gerald the Elephant is sad, Piggie is determined cheer him up, but finds after many tries that it only takes the simplest thing to change Gerald's mood

My Happy Life

Summary: The story of a young girl with a lot of optimism, even though events in her life sometimes make it hard for her to be happy

The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley

Summary: Compares the life of a contented rat Riley with that of humans who always seem disgruntled with their lot. A sophisticated picture book. Suggested level: primary.

That's When I'm Happy

"There are some days when I'm very happy...
and there are some days when I'm a little bit sad.
But now, on those days when I'm a little bit sad...
I try and find my way back to being happy."