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 imagines stuffing her face with chocolate and riding the carousel round and round, she realizes that pleasures don’t last long and fun gets old fast.
In this insightful story from Harvard psychologist Dr. Daniel Gilbert, complete with gorgeous visuals, kids will learn that the best things in life are those we do for and with the people we love.
Author
Daniel Gilbert
Daniel Gilbert is the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He has won numerous awards for his teaching and research including psychology’s highest honor: The William James Award for “a lifetime of significant intellectual contributions to the basic science of psychology.” His popular book, Stumbling on Happiness, spent 6 months on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than 40 languages. He hosted and co-wrote the award-winning PBS television series This Emotional Life, and his TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times.
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Alea Marley
Alea Marley is a children’s illustrator living and working in England. Her books include Everybody’s Somewhere by Cornelia Spelman, Loretta’s Gift by Pat Zietlow Miller, The Many Colours Of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar, and A Day So Gray by Marie Lamba. Find Alea online at aleamarley.co.uk, and on Instagram at @aleamarley.com.
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