1
of
1
My Art Book of Happiness
Series: My Art Books
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 76 ratings, 11 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Board book
$3495
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
My Art Book of Happiness
$3495
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Latest News
What Does Your Favourite Puzzle Say About You?
What does your favourite jigsaw puzzle say about you? Discover what your love of cosy...
The Play to Screen Report - 8th October 2026
From iconic toys and games heading to the big screen to comics getting the TV...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Hero HQ 🇳🇿📚
It was an honour today to welcome Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to visit Hero HQ.
New Releases to add to your TBR this week (6th October)
With some huge new novels for Fiction, some incredible memoirs and cookbooks, plus some new...
Review: Threshing Day
Our Book Hero Ambassador @NZBookTokGirl is back with her latest read, and this time it’s...
See moreThis keepsake children’s book explores emotions in a new and accessible way: through art
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Emotions are part of every toddler's day ... and now, part of their first art collection!
My Art Book of Happiness features 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods, introducing emotions through one of the most important feelings of all – happiness. Each image is accompanied by a brief, tender, read-aloud text, with the work's title and artist's name included as secondary material for true integration of narrative and information.
It's a perfect introduction to this wonderful emotion for families of all kinds.
Series: My Art Books
View all-
My Art Book of Friendship
Friends are an important part of every toddler's social life... and now, part of their first art collection! Friendships are among the most important relationships we have. Friends play, laugh, and share - and comfort one another in times of need. Here, for the first time, a collection of work by all-star artists from across the centuries and around the...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Adventure
An ode to life's adventures in all their many forms, illustrated with an expertly curated selection of fine art for young children. Every day is an adventure for toddlers ... and now we can celebrate their milestones through their first art collection! 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods celebrate life's many adventures - from the day they are...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Sleep
For children everywhere, sleep is part of their everyday life... and now, part of their first art collection! 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods feature sleep in all its forms—from naptime to bedtime, dreaming to waking, sunsets to night skies—accompanied by a brief, tender, read-aloud text. Each work's title and artist's name are included as captions, providing a...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Love
Art, like anything else, is only as meaningful and interesting as it is relatable. For toddlers and preschoolers, they must be able to connect their own experiences to those they see on the canvas in order to truly engage with the material. For most small children, love is part of their everyday life... and now, part of their first art...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Peace
A timely and tender celebration, this colorful board book pairs famous artworks with charming, read-aloud text to explore the theme of peace in a fresh and accessible way. The profound concept of peace is made relatable and meaningful to young children through familiar everyday scenarios from finding peace in sunny days and quiet nights, in the company of family and...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
My Art Book of Happiness by Shana Gozansky is praised for its ability to pair famous artworks with engaging, read-aloud text, appealing to both children and art-loving adults. The book is described as a rich introduction to fine art for young audiences, beautifully binding together themes of love, happiness, and human experiences. Critics admire its elegant presentation and its power to demystify complex emotions for toddlers, teaching them about happiness through vibrant artworks.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838660826
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Format: Board book
Date Published: 08 May 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 508g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Shana Gozansky is a freelance theater director whose work has been produced from NYC to LA. She holds an MFA in directing from the Brown/ Trinity Rep MFA Programs and is a graduate of Bard College. She is a Drama League Directing Fellow and her focus is on developing new plays. Shana is an avid museumgoer and art-appreciator, a mother of a toddler and a witty and prolifi c social media humorist.
Also by Shana Gozansky
View all-
My Art Book of Friendship
Friends are an important part of every toddler's social life... and now, part of their first art collection! Friendships are among the most important relationships we have. Friends play, laugh, and share - and comfort one another in times of need. Here, for the first time, a collection of work by all-star artists from across the centuries and around the...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Adventure
An ode to life's adventures in all their many forms, illustrated with an expertly curated selection of fine art for young children. Every day is an adventure for toddlers ... and now we can celebrate their milestones through their first art collection! 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods celebrate life's many adventures - from the day they are...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Sleep
For children everywhere, sleep is part of their everyday life... and now, part of their first art collection! 35 full-page artworks from a variety of periods feature sleep in all its forms—from naptime to bedtime, dreaming to waking, sunsets to night skies—accompanied by a brief, tender, read-aloud text. Each work's title and artist's name are included as captions, providing a...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Love
Art, like anything else, is only as meaningful and interesting as it is relatable. For toddlers and preschoolers, they must be able to connect their own experiences to those they see on the canvas in order to truly engage with the material. For most small children, love is part of their everyday life... and now, part of their first art...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
My Art Book of Peace
A timely and tender celebration, this colorful board book pairs famous artworks with charming, read-aloud text to explore the theme of peace in a fresh and accessible way. The profound concept of peace is made relatable and meaningful to young children through familiar everyday scenarios from finding peace in sunny days and quiet nights, in the company of family and...Board book$3495Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
More from Children's Books
View all-
New ReleaseGruffalo Granny
The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...Hardback$2499Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseLottie Brooks’s Twelve Disasters of Christmas
From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! But this time... it's not about Lottie! From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! And it's CHRISTMAS! In The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks we spent the holiday season with...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseWahine
From a majestic mermaid to a clay woman, the creator of glaciers to the mother of gardening, discover powerful wahine and how their stories shaped the world around us. Wahine introduces readers to twelve purakau of brave, bold, and inspiring women of Aotearoa. A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight the whole whanau, from award-winning illustrator Isobel Joy Te Aho-White....Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Sweet As Looky Book
Can you find all the chocolate fish? Is it possible for kiwi to fly? Can you spot the difference? See Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of award-winning artist Donovan Bixley in The Sweet As Looky Book. Use your finest skills to seek out pirates in the Bay of Islands and birds in Rakiura Stewart Island. Get in a car...Hardback$2299Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Day of the Dinosaur Disaster
Angry anacondas, blizzarding blobs, carnivorous cactuses ... what kind of twisted curse will Glam-Evil think up this time?!Only it's not just Glam-Evil's curse the gang needs to worry about; they've got a few other problems, too. Swooping Pteranodons, a hungry T-Rex, a missing mother, and ... is that ... an ASTEROID?!Join MILES AND JONES as they face their biggest challenge...Paperback$1400Elsewhere:$1499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Neverfear
A world of richly-imagined wonder Cressida Cowell It’s the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone’s lips is bandits. Reports of masked men burning villages are spreading throughout the Archipelago, but worse is still to come: Christopher and Anya are ambushed and one of the people they love most is...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseMari the Unwonderful Witch
A charming, cosy and thought-provoking tale about a wonderfully unconventional little witch, by bestselling author of BUTTER, Asako Yuzuki. Perfect for fans of WICKED, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, and THE HATMAKERS series by Tamzin Merchant - and anyone who likes an enchanting adventure with just a hint of mischief. Mari the Unwonderful Witch introduces us to Mari, an eleven-year-old witch who...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseAnimalia 40th Anniversary Edition
A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...Hardback$2999Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Comeback Kid
Charlie Boy might be just an ordinary kid, but he's about to get into some EXTRA-ordinary trouble... Get ready for this funny, fast-paced, friendship adventure with lots of kick. Meet Charlie Boy: skinny, small, looks like a strand of spaghetti. He and his best friend, Rocky the Lower Hutt Chief, are good at getting into trouble together. But when Charlie...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseMillie from Milford
Based on the true story of Ruth Shaw and her husband Lance looking after a baby seal that had been shot between the eyes. Millie from Milford lives in Milford Sound, the number one tourist destination in Aotearoa New Zealand. After Millie was checked by a vet, she was taken to Ruth and Lance's home to be looked after until...Paperback$2299Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleaseThe Case of the Tall Stranger: Violet and the Velvets 4
But disaster strikes when guitarist Jack breaks his wrist and can no longer play. On top of that, all their hard work fundraising has fallen short! When help comes from unexpected channels, the Velvets make it to the Big Apple just in time to compete against the best kid bands in the whole world, including their new rivals the Blazer...Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
New ReleasePocket Observology
Pocket Observology is a practical field guide designed for those who love to explore and understand the natural world around them. Slip this guide out of your pocket to identify, measure, compare, or find clues to the things you encounter every day in nature. This pocket guide is a useful tool and a fun reminder of how to engage with...Paperback$2399Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
Children's Books lists from the team
Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!
-
![]()
![]()
![]()
Lizzy's listChildren's Books
Lizzy's Favourite Kiwi Pukapuka!
Here a huge bunch of incredible books for Kiwi kids of all ages, by amazing Kiwi authors! Including picture books and chapter...View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Lizzy's listChildren's Books
Books for Helping Kids with Emotions!
Books are a great way to help children learn about emotions - giving them the language to name and recognize how they...View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Lizzy's listChildren's Books
Chapter Books for the Classroom
Looking for some fresh inspiration when it comes to reading to your class? Lizzy has you covered with her chapter book recommendations!View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Lizzy's listChildren's Books
Travel Books for Tamariki
Going on a trip with your children? There are some amazing pukapuka (books) that are perfect for young travelers! Check out this...View the list -
![]()
![]()
![]()
Lizzy's listChildren's Books
Lizzy's Favourite Picture Books
A collection of my favourite picture books to read aloud with my child and keep on the bookshelf as a reminder of...View the list
