Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with a significant move, feeling like an outsider in a new school, or dealing with intense homesickness. Nona has moved from India to England and feels completely out of place until two Japanese dolls, Miss Happiness and Miss Flower, arrive. By focusing on the dolls' need for a proper home, Nona finds a way to build her own sense of belonging. This classic story uses the dolls as a gentle mirror for Nona's own internal world. As she researches Japanese customs and builds a traditional dollhouse, she transforms from a passive, lonely observer into an active, creative problem-solver. It is a slow, thoughtful read that rewards patience and celebrates the power of purposeful work to heal a heavy heart. Ideal for children ages 7 to 11 who enjoy crafts and quiet introspection.