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  • Published: 15 February 2007
  • ISBN: 9780375829192
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $14.99

If You're Happy and You Know It



Raffi's huge popularity continues after over two decades as a children's songwriter and singer. If You're Happy and You Know It is the latest in his popular Songs to Read (R) and this new board book will be a natural. Featuring adorable animals celebrating a birthday, kids will recognize lots of familiar activities, making it perfect for story times, as well as preschool classrooms. With over two million backlist books in print, Raffi's board books are always his top sellers, and this new board book should have a ready toddler audience.

Toddlers will sing, clap, and cheer along with this lively board book based on Raffi's If You're Happy and You Know it!

This sturdy board book is an especially fun way for children to sing and clap along to this beloved traditional song. In this adorable Raffi version, it's Monkey's birthday and all his friends are getting together to celebrate . . . but shhh, it's a surprise! Join in as Rabbit makes the invitations, Hedgehog brings the balloons, Fox makes the dessert, and all the animals shout "Hooray!"when Monkey arrives at the party.

  • Published: 15 February 2007
  • ISBN: 9780375829192
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Board Book
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $14.99

About the author

Raffi

For years, Raffi has been one of North America’s most successful children’s recording artists. His live performances, award-winning CDs, concert videos, and DVDs have made him our premier family entertainer. His most recent CD is Let’s Play. Raffi lives in Vancouver, BC.

Stacey Schuett has both written and illustrated many wonderful, critically acclaimed picture books. The illustrator lives in northern California.

Praise for If You're Happy and You Know It

Praise for This Little Light of Mine
"This offering will be a sure hit with the Raffi crowd... A welcome addition to a popular series, this folk song is a wonderful choice for encouraging kids to feel good about themselves and their talents... Pair it with other picture-book renditions of songs for a boisterous storytime."--School Library Journal

"[An] easy-to-follow plot and simple repeating lyrics make this a natural for sharing with the preschool set."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Rise and Shine
"Raffi's extraordinary gift is his ability to paint the world as a warm, nurturing place, where everyone loves and is loved. This quality makes for a smooth conversion from song to picture book, and this latest title in the Raffi Songs to Read series is no exception." --Booklist