📖 Happy Right Now
✍️ Author: Julie Berry
🎨 Illustrator: Holly Hatam
🎙️ Narrator: Zuri Washington
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What a sweet little reminder to appreciate the happiness we can find in the present moment! The cover art is absolutely adorable, and I loved the calming music, cute introduction, and little background sound effects that helped bring the story to life.

Zuri Washington has such a sweet, gentle voice that fits the story beautifully! My only wish was for a few more thoughtful pauses between sentences, especially in the first half. With a book encouraging children to slow down and appreciate the moment, I wanted a little more time for young listeners to absorb the words. The pacing improved in the second half, and I really appreciated that!

Overall, Happy Right Now is a lovely little story with a positive message. While I think the audiobook could benefit from a slightly slower pace, it’s still a charming listen that encourages little ones to find joy in the here and now! 🌸

👧 Age Range: 4–8 years
📖 Page Count: 34
🎧 Audiobook Length: 5 min, 25 sec
📅 Release Date: 12/01/26

Special thanks to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Macmillan Young Listeners for providing me this ALC.