My Happy Life

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This sweet, funny illustrated chapter book is an empowering story about a young girl who is more than ready for all the unexpected things life can bring in your first year at school.

Dani is probably the happiest person she knows. Shes happy because shes going to start school. Dani has been waiting to go to school her whole life. Then things get even bettershe meets Ella by the swings. After that, Dani and Ella do everything together and become best friends. But then something happens that Dani isnt prepared for.

This New York Times Notable Book is a perfect first chapter book for children aged five and up, full of relatable experiences and social-emotional learning. Every page features lively, sensitive drawings from one of the worlds great illustrators.

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If only all early chapter books were this beautifully conceived. * New York Times Book Review *
Spare, lyrical prose. emotionally astute and often endearingly funny. * Starred review, Publishers Weekly *
A quietly compelling book for young readers. * Starred review, Booklist *

Author Bio

Rose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. She has received many literary awards, including the August Prize and the Astrid Lindgren Prize.

Eva Eriksson is one of the world's great illustrators. Her awards include the Astrid Lindgren Prize and the August award and she is consistently nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen and other international awards.