Ralph Lazar

“Do you want to hear a bad cat joke? Just kitten.” Illustrations bring the silliness to a whole new level in this book of jokes kids will adore. Every joke is illustrated! This illustrated book by the New York Times–bestselling creators of the Happiness Is . . . project will leave your family in stitches. The World’s Best Jokes for Kids Volume 1 is filled with hundreds of corny, brilliant, and silly jokes—each paired with a small drawing that’s a sweet comic gem in itself. It’s the perfect book for road trips, rainy days, or those special moments when kids and parents can laugh together.

From the creators of the Happiness Is ... series comes a smile-worthy gift book to show dads how much we care-on Father's Day, their birthday, or any other day of the year. Each book features 200 reasons to treasure those only-with-Dad moments, from getting much-needed advice to learning a new recipe, building a tree fort, taking a long walk together, sharing inside jokes, or just getting a big hug. Featuring the brand's signature sweet illustrations and friendly tone, these books celebrate all the personal moments, big and small, that we love to share with Dad.

From the creative duo behind the bestselling Me Without You and Happiness Is... comes How to Be a Cat, a lighthearted illustrated guide to living life as a feline. Distinctive artwork and quirky captions confirm what we already know: cats actually rule the household. Ranging from simple truisms ("Look cute enough to attract cuddles") to perceptive observations ("Consider life a never-ending belly rub"), this charming book is a must-have gift for anyone who shares their life with a feline friend (or vice versa).

Mindful living is happy living. This refreshing book from the creators of Happiness Is . . . illustrates 500 inspiring ways to slow down, unplug, de-stress, connect with others and relish the simple moments in life: sitting under a ceiling fan on a hot day, taking lunch away from your desk, letting go of negative thoughts, a beach yoga session, and more. Featuring the brand's signature charming illustration style and friendly tone, this book sparks positive reflection and serves to remind us that happiness is all around-and within.

One Year Wiser is a book of 365 inspiring meditations. On every page are words of wisdom from thinkers both ancient and modern, from Marcus Aurelius to Virginia Woolf. Brought to life by Huffington Post blogger Mike Medaglia’s stunning Japanese- and Chinese-influenced artwork, the spiritual teachings that fill this book will inspire readers to make thinking a daily habit. This is a book filled with the wise words of thinkers as diverse as Mark Twain and Mahatma Gandhi, and with the illustrations of an artist uniquely skilled in bringing their wisdom to life.

Happiness Is . . . A new journal ready for scribbles, doodles, thoughts, and dreams! The charming illustrations in this sweet journal provide precious reminders that there is so much to be happy about every day.

Friendship is . . .a big welcome at the airport, wearing the same outfit by accident, letting you show off, coming to the rescue, and so much more! From Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, New York Times bestselling authors, famed illustrators, and the creators of Happiness Is . . ., this adorable gift book illustrates the very best things about friendship. The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note and give us hundreds of reasons to appreciate our friends. A universally appealing gift for birthdays, holidays, or a little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is the perfect way to say “thank you for being a friend!”

A New York Times Bestselling Book that celebrates love A sweet and simple way to say "I love you" to a special someone. An adorable collection of color illustrations: Filled with scenarios that are simply incomplete without two, Me Without You is the perfect way to say, "I love you." Whether it's "I miss you" in a long-distance relationship, "I'm sorry" after a spat, Valentine's Day, a wedding day, an anniversary, or a just because gift for a boyfriend or girlfriend, this uniquely charming book will brighten that special person's day again and again. Celebrate love with endearing cartoons: "Me without you is like...sky without blue...hair without do...cow without moo." From famed illustrators Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, best known for the Happiness Is... series and their cartoon lines Harold's Planet and Vimrod. No matter the time or distance, it's always "me" and "you." From the first anniversary to the 50th and beyond, Me Without You is a sweet and simple way to say "I love you" to a special someone. A perfect romantic gift paired with flowers for Valentine's Day or left lovingly next to a coffee mug one morning, there is no better way to show the love of your life that there is simply no "me" without "you."