Anything I Want? - by Daniel Gilbert (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From Harvard psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Gilbert comes a vibrantly illustrated children's story about a girl who can wish for ANYTHING she wants on her birthday...only to discover that chocolate and carousels have nothing on kindness, connection, and generosity!

Today is a very special day for Winona--it's her birthday! And on her birthday, her grandfather says she can have anything she wants. Really, truly, absolooly ANYTHING.

With so many options, it's hard for Winona to pick what will really make her happy on this special day.

As she stuffs her face with chocolate and rides the carousel round and round, she realizes that more of a good thing isn't always better. And that certain pleasures get old while others are long lasting.

In this insightful story from Harvard psychologist Dr. Daniel Gilbert, complete with gorgeous visuals, kids will learn that happiness can be found in the little things when we focus on what we have instead of what we want.

About the Author

Daniel Gilbert is the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the American Philosophical Society, and a winner of the Association for Psychological Science's William James Award for "a lifetime of significant intellectual contributions to the basic science of psychology." His book Stumbling on Happiness was a New York Times bestseller and has sold more than a million copies worldwide, been translated into more than 40 languages, and was awarded the Royal Society's General Book Prize for best science book of the year. He's the host and co-writer of the award-winning NOVA television series This Emotional Life. This is his debut children's book.

Alea Marley is a NYT bestselling illustrator who was born in England yet her heart lies where her roots began, in Barbados. Drawing inspiration from the tiny island, everyday life and her imagination, she blends digital with traditional, creating pieces that are a playful exploration of the world around her.