Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Happy within/ Glücklich mit mir: ein zauberhaftes Bilderbuch über Selbstliebe: zweisprachige Bücher Englisch-Deutsch Kinder/ Kinderbücher gegen Rassismus ... for Kids (ages 3-8) 1)

Rate this book
Feliz por dentro es un libro bilingüe que ayudará a los niños de todo el mundo a descubrir el amor propio. La edición bilingüe está disponible en otros idiomas.

Happy within is a children's book that will help children from around the world learn, appreciate self-love and embrace diversity.

The idea behind the book is to help provide children with the support and confidence to be happy with themselves and within their own skin. No matter where in the world they are from, whether the race, the background, etc. The book includes a diverse range of characters with the message that we should all love ourselves and support one another to be the best we can be.

It is a positive children's book teaching them to be proud of themselves, proud of who they are and of their uniqueness. Only through self-love and believing in oneself it is possible to be happy within.

The bilingual versions of this book are to help children/parents learn another language together. Italian, French, German & Portuguese editions will be released shortly. Follow @lingobabies to stay up to date with new releases.

This book is ideal for children between the ages of 3-6.

Kindle Edition

Published May 12, 2021

56 people are currently reading
60 people want to read

About the author

Marisa J. Taylor

7 books6 followers
Marisa Taylor lives in London, UK with her husband and children. They are a mixed Jamaican, Canadian & German family. London has a diverse range of people, cultures & ethnic backgrounds. However, she still found it difficult to find books that reflect the amazing city and represent children from all over.

She is passionate about learning & teaching languages as it is a key element to connecting with people from other cultures. Her desire is to inspire and motivate parents and children from all nationalities & backgrounds to love who they are and be happy within.

Marisa speaks German, Spanish, Portuguese and English fluently, but only speaks German and Spanish to her children. The lack of bilingual bilingual books available inspired her to create a bilingual series of her book´happy within´, with the aim of helping her children improve their language skills, as well as help other families learn another language together. She also feels strongly about teaching kids all around the world about self-love and diversity early on and that it is why she has published the book in so many languages.

To learn more about Marisa and her upcoming books, you can also follow her on IG @lingobabies

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
91 (68%)
4 stars
22 (16%)
3 stars
12 (9%)
2 stars
6 (4%)
1 star
1 (<1%)
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
32 reviews
September 29, 2020
I absolutely LOVE this story. It’s a beautifully written diverse and inclusive book! The very thing we need right now, especially with all that is happening around us. What makes this book even more special, is that it comes in multiple languages as well. The author did an amazing job!
Profile Image for Jillian Rodriguez.
Author 2 books4 followers
January 30, 2021
Cute story

This was a cute story about doing what makes you happy. It thought it had very pretty illustrations as well.
Profile Image for Pooja.
36 reviews
March 22, 2023
Heartwarming and well illustrated

Sometimes,warm and endearing illustrations tend to uplift the message conveyed in a children's book.This is one such book that helps children understand that no matter where you are from,what your skin colour may be or whether you have varied interests,you must love yourself for what you are and do what gives you happiness the most.Little children from different parts of the world have been shown having the time of their life and laughing with so much joy that it rubs on to you like a comforting cuddle.Lovely work.My favourite line from the book would be "Let's support one another to be the best we can be".
Recommended for age group 6 years and above.
Five out of five stars.
1 review
February 4, 2021
A must on the children’s shelf

I love the positive vibes in this book and the powerful messages it sends to children, which is so important for them to internalise from an early age: love yourself, everyone is unique/different in their own way and that is the beauty of diversity. Always do what makes you happy.
Books as this one are so much needed! It is also beautifully illustrated, and the fact that you can get the bilingual version in so many languages makes it really special :)
77 reviews1 follower
March 2, 2025
This picture book shows happiness and self-acceptance through both English and Spanish. The book tells a story about finding joy from within, focusing on emotional well-being. This book would be a wonderful tool in a future classroom to promote emotional literacy and self-awareness. It can be used for bilingual/ ESL education, helping young learners develop both their English and Spanish language skills while exploring themes of inner happiness and self-esteem. Activities could include discussing emotions and drawing self portraits. This story is good for social emotional.
118 reviews1 follower
May 21, 2021
Amazing, Beautiful book - inspiring kids to love themselves & be Happy Within!!!

Love everything about this book & highly recommend it - awesome theme, beautiful illustrations!!! It inspires kids to love & be what they truly are, to be happy within!!! In today’s world with so much competition & comparison around at every level - this book teaches the very important art of being Happy Within!!! My 4+ year kid loves this book & we’ll be reading it daily!!!
Profile Image for Trina Dubya.
348 reviews19 followers
September 3, 2023
This is a lovely picture book about being comfortable in one's own skin. I'm much older than the target age, but I'm learning Spanish, so children's picture books -- especially bilingual books -- are a great way for me to parse out grammar and vocabulary outside of my course work. The art and message are beautiful!
Profile Image for Andrea Olatunji.
Author 11 books9 followers
February 25, 2021
Lovely story with a timely message

This is a beautiful story that teaches us about self love and empathy. I love that the narration is simple enough for young kids to understand and grasp the message. The illustrations are super cute!
Profile Image for Marcela Klinsrisuk.
Author 4 books15 followers
March 9, 2021
Beautiful book

Loved this book so much. The message, the content, the illustrations. Every child should be read this book. It should be part of classroom and home libraries. Very well done in my opinion.
Profile Image for Natalia Sepulveda.
Author 119 books25 followers
November 25, 2020
This book is so beautiful! I love that it is bilingual and it's also available in so many languages. The illustrations are phenomenal and show diversity. Definitely recommend this book!
Profile Image for Victoria Owens.
171 reviews3 followers
September 2, 2023
English & Spanish

I like that English and Spanish is side by side. It is helpful to learn both languages. Very nice children's book.
Profile Image for Dolores.
156 reviews3 followers
September 4, 2023
Sweet storybook for kids. Pretty illustrations. Nothing fancy.
4 reviews
January 1, 2025
Beautiful

This book really encourages children to love themselves and celebrate the things that make them unique. I would definitely read this book to a child in my life. Brava!
Profile Image for Paula Jones.
2,795 reviews2 followers
February 1, 2025
good read

This was a good book that held my daughter attention from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more from this author
Profile Image for Marcela Klinsrisuk.
Author 4 books15 followers
March 9, 2021
Great children's book

Loved this book so much. The message, the content, the illustrations. Every child should be read this book. It should be part of classroom and home libraries. Very well done in my opinion.
118 reviews1 follower
June 9, 2021
What a beautiful book, touching such an important concept & filled with lots of practical examples for little ones! Love this book!
Profile Image for Natalia Sepulveda.
Author 119 books25 followers
May 1, 2022
We love this book!

I'm so happy that more diverse books are available! Love the fact that is bilingual too! The illustrations are adorable!
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews