About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to slow down and help your child find magic in the mundane, especially after a high-energy or overstimulating day. It is an ideal choice for the bedtime routine or a quiet afternoon reset when a child needs help grounding themselves in the present moment. Happy All Over uses gentle, rhyming verse to spotlight the sensory joys of a toddler's world, from the feeling of cool grass to the sound of a loved one's voice. By modeling gratitude for small things, it helps preschoolers develop emotional regulation and a sense of security. Parents will appreciate how it validates that happiness doesn't require a special event, it is often found in the simple rhythms of family life.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular and gentle celebration of life. There are no heavy or sensitive topics addressed. The focus remains entirely on the positive, secure environment of a supportive home.
Ideal Reader
A 3-year-old who is beginning to vocalize their feelings and needs a vocabulary for 'good' emotions. It is also perfect for a child experiencing minor anxiety or transitions who would benefit from a book that reinforces the safety and predictability of their daily world.
