Books of Wonder

A Good Thing Happened Today

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$8.99 $17.99 In stock

Category: Signed Books

*Signed Bookplate*

A lyrical picture book that highlights good moments—from small to big—and encourages kids to practice the important critical skill of positive thinking during trying times, written by the creator of The Good News Movement Michelle Figueroa and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Ramona Kaulitzki.

A good thing happened today.

Hooray! Did you hear?

Good things can happen every day,

and everywhere!

Tuning in to good news is a powerful way to help us laugh, smile, and feel more optimistic no matter what mainstream media’s headlines are. The Good News Movement founder Michelle Figueroa gathers real-life and kid-friendly “good news” into a rhythmic collection of happiness and hope.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander J. ★★★★★

My daughter asked for it three nights in a row, and each time we finished it she pointed out a "good thing" that happened to her that day. The lyrical writing flows nicely for read-alouds, and the message about spotting positives in rough moments is exactly what our family needed right now. The sign

Samuel ★★★★★

The signed bookplate was a lovely touch for our shelf, and I've already caught my four-year-old saying "a good thing happened" when her block tower fell but she rebuilt it. It's rare to find a book that makes thankfulness feel like a game instead of a lesson.

Kevin L. ★★★★★

My three-year-old asks for this one every night now, and it's actually sparked little conversations about what went well in our day. The lyrical writing flows beautifully when read aloud, and the message about finding good moments even on rough days feels genuinely useful, not preachy.