"Emily Coxhead is a British designer, illustrator and happy thing maker! A graduate of Manchester School of Art, she is the creator of The Happy News, which celebrates all that’s good in the world and has been featured on BBC News, ""The Today Show"" and ""The Drew Barrymore Show"". Teaming up with Bupa, Emily sends thousands of free copies to schools across the UK. Emily has a range of merchandise, with retailers including John Lewis and Moonpig, as well as two adult books published by Penguin Random House. In September 2018, 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. Say hello on Instagram @emilycoxhead and @thehappynewspaper!"
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 * 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 * This book just makes me happy. To look at it, the cover just makes me fizz with joy. And that’s before I have even opened the book! It pops with colour, fun and vibrant illustrations and cannot fail to lift your mood, even on the darkest of days. It’s a book that I will be gifting over and over this year. This book is a big slice of happy with sprinkles and a cherry on top. Do go out and buy it! * Mini Travellers * I was delighted to spend some time browsing the vibrant illustrations throughout the book that showed the light-hearted side of life - and there's one for every day of the year. * The Letterpress Project *