Books like Happiness Is Peanuts
Award winning
Peanuts: Be Yourself!
Charles M. Schulz, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers self-acceptance and celebrates individuality.
Engaging and playful illustrations attract young readers.
Encourages positive self-esteem and confidence building.
Supports development through familiar, comedic situations.
Peanuts: Be Yourself!
Charles M. Schulz, 2013
Award winning
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
Charles M. Schulz, 1976
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging and lighthearted Easter-themed storyline.
Beloved characters from the Peanuts series.
Encourages empathy and friendship values.
Ideal for shared family reading sessions.
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown
Charles M. Schulz, 1976
Award winning
Peanuts: Be Brave: Peanuts Wisdom to Carry You Through
Charles M. Schulz, 2013
72 pages
Why to read
Instills bravery through charming, relatable Peanuts characters.
Encourages emotional resilience in daunting situations.
Supports personal development and self-confidence.
Engaging narratives that promote courage and friendship.
Peanuts: Be Brave: Peanuts Wisdom to Carry You Through
Charles M. Schulz, 2013
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
160 pages
Why to read
Heartwarming Chinatown adventure.
Funny, low-stakes detective plot.
Celebrates empathy and belonging.
Rich, lively middle-grade voice.
Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All: (A Newbery Honor Book)
Chanel Miller, 2024
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 5 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Lively humor hooks young readers.
Teaches patience and gratitude.
Perfect length for nightly read-alouds.
Boosts sight-word recognition.
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 5 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
72 pages
Why to read
Funny visuals keep pages turning quickly.
Promotes balanced eating habits playfully.
Celebrates caring, supportive friendships.
Great starter graphic novel format.
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
272 pages
Why to read
Timeless friendship tale.
Vivid illustrations enhance imagination.
Advanced yet musical language.
Humor balances gentle life lessons.
The Wind in the Willows – 90th anniversary gift edition: With original artwork, by Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E. H. Shepard
Kenneth Grahame, 2025
Karen's Brothers (Baby-sitters Little Sister #17)
Ann M. Martin, 2025
112 pages
Why to read
Relatable blended-family situations.
Humorous, gentle life lessons.
Encourages empathy and honesty.
Great confidence-building chapter length.
