Life Is Fun

Nancy Carlson's cheerful companion to I Like Me! is less a story than a bright, bouncy list of life advice delivered by animal characters — be kind, enjoy a triple-scoop ice cream cone, be nice to any space creatures you meet. The humor is gentle and genuinely funny for young children, and the illustrations carry the upbeat energy well. This is a book that makes kids smile, and that's a worthy goal. The honest caveat is that there is no narrative arc at all — it reads as a string of precepts rather than a story, which limits its staying power compared to picture books with actual plots. Great as a classroom book or a quick pick-me-up read; probably not the one you reach for every single bedtime.