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Celebrate small joys with 100 Things That Make Me Happy, a delightful picture book from the creator of 100 Things I Love to Do with You and 100 Things I Know How to Do.

Hula hoops!
Double scoops!
Grandpa tools!
Swimming pools!

From beloved author/illustrator Amy Schwartz comes this endearing tribute to 100 everyday things worth celebrating. Readers young and old will get lost in the loving details of each illustration and the warmth of the simple pleasures that surround us all. A poster on the back of the book jacket features all 100 things as a collectible keepsake.

“It is a book chock-full of fun—what more could one want?” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

“The tightly rendered illustrations, which usually appear in twos or three against white backgrounds, have a refreshing emotional reticence; the kids’ happiness is s

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**STARRED REVIEW** "The tightly rendered illustrations, which usually appear in twos or three against white backgrounds, have a refreshing emotional reticence; the kids' happiness is shown as matter-of-fact and grounded rather than euphoric or manic. And then there are the descriptions themselves, eloquent in their unfussiness...Schwartz isn't the first to try a compendium of this sort, but she sets a new benchmark." * Publishers Weekly *
**STARRED REVIEW** "It is a book chock-full of fun—what more could one want?" * Kirkus Reviews *
It’s all very, very sweet, but with the occasional offbeat example that will satisfy out-of-the-box thinkers. * The Horn Book Magazine *
**STARRED REVIEW** "A fun, engaging read." * School Library Journal *
Schwartz’s distinctive pictures in brilliant colors would make anyone happy...a magical romp through the senses and delights of being human. * Booklist *

Things That Make Me Happy

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      Publisher: Abrams
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/3/2017 12:10:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781419723674, 978-1419723674
      ISBN10: 1419723677

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Celebrate small joys with 100 Things That Make Me Happy, a delightful picture book from the creator of 100 Things I Love to Do with You and 100 Things I Know How to Do.

      Hula hoops!
      Double scoops!
      Grandpa tools!
      Swimming pools!

      From beloved author/illustrator Amy Schwartz comes this endearing tribute to 100 everyday things worth celebrating. Readers young and old will get lost in the loving details of each illustration and the warmth of the simple pleasures that surround us all. A poster on the back of the book jacket features all 100 things as a collectible keepsake.

      “It is a book chock-full of fun—what more could one want?” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

      “The tightly rendered illustrations, which usually appear in twos or three against white backgrounds, have a refreshing emotional reticence; the kids’ happiness is s

      Trade Review
      **STARRED REVIEW** "The tightly rendered illustrations, which usually appear in twos or three against white backgrounds, have a refreshing emotional reticence; the kids' happiness is shown as matter-of-fact and grounded rather than euphoric or manic. And then there are the descriptions themselves, eloquent in their unfussiness...Schwartz isn't the first to try a compendium of this sort, but she sets a new benchmark." * Publishers Weekly *
      **STARRED REVIEW** "It is a book chock-full of fun—what more could one want?" * Kirkus Reviews *
      It’s all very, very sweet, but with the occasional offbeat example that will satisfy out-of-the-box thinkers. * The Horn Book Magazine *
      **STARRED REVIEW** "A fun, engaging read." * School Library Journal *
      Schwartz’s distinctive pictures in brilliant colors would make anyone happy...a magical romp through the senses and delights of being human. * Booklist *

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