Ava's Joy

By Savannah Staley

When Ava wakes up one morning feeling unexpectedly grumpy instead of joyful, she sets out on a heartfelt mission to find her missing joy. She looks under her bed, in her toy box, at breakfast, and even at school-but joy is nowhere to be found Through a day full of ups and downs, Ava learns an important lesson from her dad: joy isn't something you find on the outside-it lives inside your heart. Because joy is always inside of us, it can never truly be lost.

Ava's Joy is a warm and uplifting picture book that helps children recognize and name their emotions while discovering the power of inner happiness. With gentle repetition, lyrical text, and a relatable main character, this story encourages mindfulness, emotional awareness, and gratitude in everyday life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GTZ891KW
• ISBN13: 9798218837846
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Savannah Staley
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3