"The My Happy Life series fills a gap of good reading for five- to seven-year-olds. It gives them a proper grown-up reading experience that is accessible but also has emotional weight." Julia Marshall, Publisher
Rose Lagercrantz is a popular Swedish author of books for children as well as for adults. Her first book was published in 1973. She has received many of the top Swedish 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. Eriksson has illustrated numerous books published by Gecko Press including the internationally popular My Happy Life junior fiction series.
"A story about making life whole—that’s also really funny."
*Starred review, Kirkus*
"Original, gentle, fun and brimming with hopes and fears
recognisable to young children, these are ideal stories for
children just starting school or those who just need a welcome dose
of optimism!"
*Lancashire Evening Post*
"Brilliantly done for emerging readers, this is both funny and
moving, with some wonderful illustrations."
*The Bookbag*
"A story about making life whole—that’s also really funny."
*Starred review, Kirkus*
"Original, gentle, fun and brimming with hopes and fears
recognisable to young children, these are ideal stories for
children just starting school or those who just need a welcome dose
of optimism!"
*Lancashire Evening Post*
"Brilliantly done for emerging readers, this is both funny and
moving, with some wonderful illustrations."
*The Bookbag*
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