Happy Days: 365 Facts to Brighten Every Day of the Year

The award-winning joyful gift for all ages

Illustrator: Emily Coxhead

Binding: Hardcover

Imprint: Walker Books

Age 6+

Picture Storybooks

*Winner of the The Week Junior's Children's Book of the Year: Children's Choice 2025!*

Emily Coxhead's mission is to sprinkle a little bit of happiness all over the planet.
Join her every day with this ideal Christmas gift book, sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone – young or old – who loves discovering new facts.

Did you know that otters hold hands when they sleep?
That Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn?
That it takes more muscles to frown than to smile?
Or that the planet Uranus has a moon called Margaret?


Discover a whole year of joyful facts in this beautiful book, packed with colourful illustrations, guaranteed to bring happiness all year round.

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Share the happiness with your little ones with more from Emily Coxhead:

FIND YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds to help discussions about feelings
"Joyfully uplifting and beautiful." GIOVANNA FLETCHER

FEEL YOUR HAPPY – A picture book for 3-5-year-olds for when life feels too much
“A stand-out book” ZOE SUGG

COLOUR YOUR HAPPY - A cute and cosy colouring book for all ages

Creators

Emily Coxhead is the creator of The Happy News, which celebrates all that’s good in the world. She has been featured on BBC News, "The Today Show" and "The Drew Barrymore Show". With Bupa, she has sent out thousands of free copies of The Happy News to schools across the UK. Emily was featured in the Independent’s Happy List, which acknowledges 50 inspirational heroes who do extraordinary things for others, and who deserve to be celebrated for their kindness, courage and selflessness. She won The Week Junior Children's Book of the Year: Children's Choice in 2025 for Happy Days. Emily lives in Lancashire; say hello on Instagram @emilycoxhead and @thehappynewspaper!

Reviews

From the creator of The Happy News comes a delightfully wholesome and surprisingly informative collection of adorable and uplifting stories to brighten every day of the year.

Waterstones September’s Best Children’s Books 2024

Illustrated with Coxhead’s signature vibrancy, Happy Days is a delightful pick-me-up that young readers can enjoy all year round. Perfect for promoting positivity and resilience, this is a meaningful gift that brings joy, laughter, and feel-good vibes to readers of all ages.

MiniPreneur Magazine

full of entertaining trivia perfect to delight young readers on Christmas day or every day of the year.

Books for Keeps

The Founder of The Happy News has the knack of selecting positive pieces of information. The artwork helps create a joyous mood with bright colours and attractive illustration… Informative and uplifting, the facts are thought-provoking and can inspire further research. An excellent addition to any classroom, home or library.

The English Association

Starting on 1st January, there are 366 fun facts, each one vibrantly illustrated by Rachel Suzanne… Prepare to be astonished, puzzled and amused as you turn the pages of this chunky book… A fun, gently educative read that goes on giving.”

Red Reading Hub

Awards

The Week Junior Book Awards (2025) - Short-listed
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