From world-renowned author and illustrator Jimmy Liao comes a gentle, thought-provoking meditation on happiness.
Created during the pandemic, these illustrations began as stories of children indoors—offering comfort and encouragement in a time of confinement. But as the world reopened, chaos and uncertainty only grew, and happiness seemed even more elusive. Under Liao’s pen, what began as a gesture of hope evolved into an honest exploration of joy.
In his signature philosophical style, Liao asks: What is happiness? Must we abandon unhappiness to feel it? The children in this book wonder about the same things adults do: “Why does he have it and I don’t? Why is it me and not him?”
What sets this book apart is its wise, unhurried approach. Rather than preaching or offering quick-fix slogans, Jimmy pairs simple, resonant questions with heartwarming illustrations. Each page invites readers to pause, reflect, and plant small seeds of joy that may one day take root in daily life.