Layla's Happiness [hc]
Written by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie & illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin
Seven-year-old Layla loves life! So she keeps a happiness book. What is happiness for her? For you?
Spirited and observant, Layla is a child who’s been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It’s her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much more. This is a story of flourishing within family and community. 48 pages
"Tallie honors the many ways children define happiness... A handsome and helpful primer on self-reflection and a mirror to urban black and brown children." -School Library Journal, Starred Review (Preschool-Grade 2)
"Well-illustrated poetry of the best kind that will leave sunshine in its wake." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review (Ages 3-8)
November 19, 2019
AR Level=2.6
