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Happy! Hardcover – Picture Book, October 6, 2015

by Pharrell Williams (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 337 ratings
Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams's super-hit song “Happy” is now a picture book

Nominated for an Academy Award in 2014, “Happy” hit number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 list, and has topped the charts in more than seventy-five countries worldwide. Now Pharrell Williams brings his beloved song to the youngest of readers in photographs of children across cultures celebrating what it means to be happy. All the exuberance of the song pulses from these vibrant photographs of excited, happy kids. This is a picture book full of memorable, precious childhood moments that will move readers in the same way they were moved by the song.
 
“Happy” has had the world dancing ever since it first hit the airwaves, and now the irresistibly cheerful tune will come to life on the page with Pharrell Williams’s very first picture book! A keepsake and true classic in the making.
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD410L
  6. Dimensions
    8.75 x 0.38 x 10.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    October 6, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0399176438
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0399176432
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PreS-Gr 2—Williams's hit song from the movie Despicable Me 2 is put to the page in this lively and fun book. From the tactile neon yellow letters of the title page to the author's note at the end encouraging readers to be "Happy Helpers," the book serves up nothing but joy and whimsy. In full-color spreads, each page features photographs of a diverse group of kids sporting all manner of adorable costumes and hipster apparel. They dance, laugh, and pose with cardboard cutouts and chalk drawings, that allow them to appear in space, on the beach, or, in a literal interpretation of the songs lyrics, "a room without a roof." The lyrics work best when read or sung by readers who are familiar with the song; otherwise the rhythm and rhyme do not make much sense. Because of this, the work may not have as much lasting power as a book based on a more traditional song or nursery rhyme, but for the time being, it will be a big hit with those familiar with the chart-topper. VERDICT A music video put to the pages of a children's book, this fun interpretation of a popular song will make kids and adults alike want to "clap along."—Clara Hendricks, Cambridge Public Library, MA

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Praise for Happy!:
 
“The expressive outfits and giant smiles the children wear are beyond infectious, and the homespun nature of the props and setups (a group of rockers plays on cardboard instruments, not Fender guitars) make the book feel like a celebration of kids being kids.”—Publishers Weekly
 
“It’s a perfect addition to any child's bookshelf and any classroom library. We should all spread some of the happiness that can be found between the covers of this special picture book.”—Examiner.com

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399176438
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399176432
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.38 x 10.75 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD410L
  • Best Sellers Rank: #942,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 337 ratings

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Redefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. As a singer, songwriter, and producer, Pharrell has earned ten Grammy Awards for his work. His multimedia creative collective i am Other includes music, fashion, film, television, and art endeavors. The collective was built on the philosophy that individuality is the new wealth, and this sentiment flows through each project. Happy! is his first children's book.

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Customers find this book fun to read, with one noting how it follows the song with children doing activities. The lyrics are uplifting, and the book features great pictures of children smiling, with one review highlighting its diverse representation of children of different ethnicities. Customers appreciate the colorful illustrations and consider it a perfect gift for young children, with one mentioning it's best when read with the music playing.

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14 customers mention "Fun to read"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, with one mentioning how it follows the song with children doing enjoyable activities, and another noting it's perfect for Happy-obsessed children.

"This is fun. My son is almost four and although he doesn't really know the song, he enjoys everything about the book." Read more

"Fun book!..." Read more

"Absolutely adorable book. My kids love it...." Read more

"All of my kiddos loved this book! It's fun and easy to follow along for the 4 year old and the 2 year old loves how bright and colorful it is...." Read more

11 customers mention "Lyrics"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the lyrics of the song, finding them fun and uplifting, with one customer noting how well they match the music, while another appreciates the personal note at the end of the book.

"...The lyrics of the song are written in fun, bold letters on the pages, and there are pictures of cute kids in festive outfits...." Read more

"...Very positive and motivational. Hope you come out with more positive uplifting books." Read more

"...Simple message yet very poignant when done right. Well done!!" Read more

"My 16 month old absolutely loves this book. You can’t help but sing the song, clap, and wiggle to the lyrics of this popular pop song...." Read more

10 customers mention "Message quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the positive message of the book, which features great pictures of smiling children and makes them smile, with one customer noting it's a good way to learn the lyrics of the song.

"...This book is also a good way to learn the lyrics of the song..." Read more

"...My kids love it. The pictures are vibrant and cheerful and I always feel a sense of happiness as I read the letter from Pharrell to my kids at the..." Read more

"Absolutely love this book. I love the song and the book puts you in a good mood also." Read more

"...Simple message yet very poignant when done right. Well done!!" Read more

10 customers mention "Picture quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the picture quality of the book, with its cheerful photos of children and diverse representation of different ethnicities.

"Cute book. Love the variety of kids." Read more

"Eh. Loved the diversity of the kids in the book & the bright colors, but I didn’t realize the book would literally be the lyrics...." Read more

"...in fun, bold letters on the pages, and there are pictures of cute kids in festive outfits...." Read more

"I love that this book features actual kids in the illustrations. I hear Pharelle’s voice in my head when I read it...." Read more

7 customers mention "Music"7 positive0 negative

Customers love the song in the book.

"I bought this book for my mom For Christmas. This is her favorite song. It has great pictures of children smiling inside...." Read more

"Absolutely love this book. I love the song and the book puts you in a good mood also." Read more

"Already love the song and Pharell. Granddaughter loves both too. Pharrell is a great human example. Thanks for this. Love it!!!" Read more

"Love the music and expected the book to be better. Granddaughter lives it, though." Read more

5 customers mention "Gift value"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a perfect gift for children, particularly mentioning it's ideal for 5-year-olds and serves as a nice treasure for grandchildren.

"This was a perfect gift for my 5-year-old grandson who was the ring bearer at my wedding...." Read more

"Yes. A nice treasure for my grand children." Read more

"A child-friendly book with inviting illustrations and theme🔰👑..." Read more

"Gift for grandson." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it's best when read with music playing, and another noting it helped inspire their child to learn to read.

"...The book has helped inspire her to learn to read and that alone has paid for the book...." Read more

"...One book it’s not only to read. You can use your imagination singing!" Read more

"Best when read with the music playing in the background. Otherwise the lyrics don't make much sense. But the photos/images are great!" Read more

"A nice read for a baby" Read more

3 customers mention "Color scheme"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the color scheme of the book, describing it as colorful.

"...along for the 4 year old and the 2 year old loves how bright and colorful it is. The 6 year old even reads it to his baby sister" Read more

"A child-friendly book with inviting illustrations and theme🔰👑..." Read more

"...the photos of children are cheerful and colorful." Read more

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  • fishlockholmes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Happy-obsessed child
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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    My toddler is absolutely obsessed with the "Happy" song. Did you know there's a 24-hour "Happy" music video? Neither did I, until my son randomly heard Happy on the radio and began insisting we listen to it all day, every day. Seriously, we play the 24-hour music video every waking moment of every day. I now tell time in Pharrell Hours (at the top of every hour of the music video, Pharrell is on). I've forgotten what other music sounds like. It's my son's favorite everything: song, show, color, food, animal--If you ask him what his favorite of any of these is, the answer is Happy. Always Happy. And he hasn't even seen Despicable Me 2.

    Anyway, if you have a toddler as obsessed with Happy as mine, this book is a must. Now we not only listen to Happy on repeat even minute of the day, we also read the book version anywhere from 10-75 times per day. The lyrics of the song are written in fun, bold letters on the pages, and there are pictures of cute kids in festive outfits. We discuss the lyrics (well of course) plus what the kids are doing and wearing. This book is also a good way to learn the lyrics of the song (although not as good as listening to the song on repeat until it's burned into your brain).
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  • DLaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely adorable book. My kids love it
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015
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    Absolutely adorable book. My kids love it. The pictures are vibrant and cheerful and I always feel a sense of happiness as I read the letter from Pharrell to my kids at the end. I've bought multiple copies of this book just to give out as gifts.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reko Ryzl
    5.0 out of 5 stars What more can you say its the Happy! Song
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017
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    Its a simple yet effective concept and great book. We love the message behind.
    My kid adores this and doesn't even realize its a #1 song. My kid is barely 24 months and already knows the words.
    Very positive and motivational. Hope you come out with more positive uplifting books.
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  • jmgx4stl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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    Absolutely love this book. I love the song and the book puts you in a good mood also.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Ashley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me HAPPPY
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2019
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    I love that this book features actual kids in the illustrations. I hear Pharelle’s voice in my head when I read it. We got the board book version for toddlers to enjoy, but even the kindergarten students at our school like this book!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • TwoGreenBeansFamily
    5.0 out of 5 stars All of my kiddos loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2016
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    All of my kiddos loved this book! It's fun and easy to follow along for the 4 year old and the 2 year old loves how bright and colorful it is. The 6 year old even reads it to his baby sister
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  • michael
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
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    I bought this book for my nephew. I love Pharrell Williams and this book did not dissapoint. The layout was easy to follow and the illustrations and pictures of real children of different ethnicity was great to see. Simple message yet very poignant when done right. Well done!!
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  • Lawyer Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was a perfect gift for my 5-year-old grandson who was the ring ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
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    This was a perfect gift for my 5-year-old grandson who was the ring bearer at my wedding. The entire wedding party danced down the aisle for the wedding ceremony to the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams! He loved seeing the song lyrics set to illustrations for kids. Any kids who love the song will love the book too!
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  • AG 13
    5.0 out of 5 stars We listen to Pharrell's 24 hours of Happy every morning during breakfast so it was lovely to ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2017
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    We listen to Pharrell's 24 hours of Happy every morning during breakfast so it was lovely to find the book with the same positive and happy imagery! It's a beautiful board book and my 14 month year old loves it!.
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  • Julie Fitzsimmons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2024
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    My son absolutely loves this book (and signing along to it). Found it at the library and had to have our own copy!
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  • KarenMillerWilliams
    5.0 out of 5 stars HAPPY 😃... What’s not to like?
    Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2019
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    LOVE this book so much! You can sing along or just enjoy the beautiful pictures and sentiment!
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  • lanoix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2020
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    I love it, it is very fun to read it !!!
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  • Purchaser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with "Happy"
    Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2016
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    I love this song and was very pleased to find a book that went with the music I purchased. Good to read or sing along while flipping pages back and forth.
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