14,000 Things to Be Happy About. - 3rd Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer (Paperback)

About the Book

It's pure happiness, expressed in its myriad shapes, colors, and textures. For every day, here's a list of five little things that will fetch a smile, warm the soul, and turn a routine moment into a special one. Illustrated. Shrink-wrapped. Boxed.

Book Synopsis

With more than 1.5 million copies in print, 14,000 Things to Be Happy About is the iconic impulse gift book that celebrates all the little things that make life worth living. Now it is even more of a mood-altering pick-me-up, with the use of cheerful watercolors throughout plus redesigned pages, all of which give this new edition a fresh, joyous feeling. At the heart, though, is its unique list of thousands of items, places, thoughts, and moments that make us happy. No opinions, no explanations, no asides or footnotes. It's mesmerizing. And as an antidote to the all-too-many things to be unhappy about, it could not be more welcome.

a sweet tooth
twirling a baton
driving as you wish your kids would
artistic license
an express lane
reaching a compromise
ripe peaches on a summer's eve
dinner rolls
playing in autumn leaves

A unique way to unplug, relax, reminisce, practice gratitude, and change your mood to an upbeat and happy one!

(The book cover and interior were updated with a new color design in September 2023; some customers may receive an earlier version of the book.)

From the Back Cover

Smile lines, a Hawaiian beach shack, podcasting, children at recess, garden gnomes, downward facing dog in yoga, comfy chairs in large bookstores, pot stickers, bobsledding, painting the ceiling sky-blue, guitar lessons, and one perfect day.NOW REVISED WITH 1,500 NEW ENTRIESA quirky, compulsive, irresistible list of all the little things that make us happy. Items, places, thoughts, celebrations & our daily bread. 125 illustrations.

About the Author

Barbara Ann Kipfer is the author of numerous Workman books including 14,000 Things to be Happy About. She is a lexicographer and author whose many works include thesauri and other reference books, spiritually themed books, and list books. She lives in New England. Her website is thingstobehappyabout.com.