The Little Book of Good Things!
An illustrated book about the small things that carry you
By Bhavya Doshi · Hay House Publishers India
It might seem that everyone else is happy, hitting their goals, living the dream. Everyone goes through every season of life. And when you are down, it is usually the small things, not the big ones, that get you up again.
The Little Book of Good Things! asks you to re-envision moments of brokenness, isolation and hurt as experiences of growth, fulfilment and hope. It is a collection of minimal doodles and short narratives, each one landing a single positive idea and then getting out of the way.
It is built to be picked up rather than read through: a coffee-table book you open at a random page on a bad morning, and a gift for someone going through something you do not have the words for.
Amazon bestseller rank: #159 in New Age & Spirituality · #439 in Self-Help
What is inside
Doodles doing the talking
Every spread pairs one of Bhavya's minimal illustrations with a short piece of writing. Nothing is longer than it needs to be.
For the difficult seasons
Written from experience of loss and depression, and aimed at the days when the big encouragements do not land.
A book people give away
Most of its readers seem to buy a second copy for someone else. It is sized and finished to be handed over.
The details
- Format
- Book
- Published
- 14 November 2022
- Publisher
- Hay House Publishers India
- Distributed by
- Penguin Random House India
- Pages
- 112
- Dimensions
- 18 × 1.6 × 18 cm
- Weight
- 400 g
- ISBN-13
978-9394613140- Language
- English
Why did I write this book?
The loss of my beloved parents was a shattering blow that left me feeling lost and alone. But in the darkest moments, I found a glimmer of hope — the idea that I could reach out and help others in my own special way. That's how TheDoodleDesk was born, a place where I could share cute, motivational art that brought a little joy to people's lives.
Life is short, we don't know what will happen tomorrow, so I thought I'd leave you behind a piece of me in the form of this book.
— Bhavya Doshi
Seen with
Who is reading it
Posted to their own followers, unprompted.
Dia Mirza
Neha Dhupia
Shilpa Shetty
Rakul Preet
How to use the book
Read it straight through
You can read it all in one go. It is short, and it is meant to be enjoyed rather than studied.
Or open it at random
When you specifically need help, close your eyes, ask the universe for guidance, and open a random page. It will be what you need to hear.
This book is magic.
10
Daily motivation affirmations
With explanations, as a PDF book
30+
Goal-based mindful music
For sleep, relaxation and focus
1
Message from the Universe game
The TDD game, as a PDF
Users find this book full of positive thoughts that will pump them up, with cute illustrations and captivating doodles throughout. They appreciate its comfort value, with one customer noting how it helps when feeling down and out. The book receives positive feedback for its gifting potential and abundance of content.
Amazon’s summary of what buyers say · read the 406 reviews
Five stars
What readers wrote
7 of the 406 reviews on Amazon, in the readers' own words.
- 5 · 0 ratings
Best book I have ever read
Previously I have read novels related to spirituality, love and self help books. But I didn't read those second time. But this book, I am reading it many times. Every day one single page, gives a positive hope on life. It enhances self love, accepting others and situations. It creates calm, peace and improves mood. 5 star is not enough for this. Definitely I will recommend this book as must and should for everyone. And I am expecting one more book from bhavya doshi.
Sahithi · Reviewed in India on 1 August 2024
- 5 · 0 ratings
The little cute colourful doddles n inspirational quotes ✨
This book is so inspiring that it helps to recognise and rediscover the joy behind little things that we usually ignore but it includes the hidden treasures of joy and happiness. It presents a collection of beautiful and minimal doodles along with an accompanying narrative that are sure to touch the heart of people of all ages. It's a little cute book of doddles n affirmations. Someone who loves simplicity in life will appreciate this. It makes you feel one with the art and beauty. The colorful doodles on outside is so pretty as well beautiful from inside too, the coloured doodles are so lovely being an artist and a art lover love everything about this book its beautiful inside out I would definitely recommend this book worth reading n gifting to your loved ones.
Parit G. · Reviewed in India on 15 May 2023
- 5 · 0 ratings
Has a power to connect the universe 🤩🌺
I have been reading this book all day long and I must say it's the best thing which I received yet in my collection. Yes! It has a power to connect you with your self and the Universe. When I started reading evry words create a magic arround me and I felt that positive vibe … it cleaned my mind and giving a trust in universe and the most I found my self back. It has a proper solution for negative vibes (that has a power to on and off our mood). A little thank you to the author of the book (Bhavya Doshi) thanx love for making my perspective more clear and understanding and somehow easy to ignore negative things through this book.
MitaliRakeshGehlot · Reviewed in India on 11 May 2023
- 5 · 0 ratings
Must buy for everyone, also a good gifting option
This is a must have like a dictionary in every home by default. The book of happy things, I love the concept and beautiful doodles, imageries and the message which it gives. It should be on ur desk and whenever you feel free or down or up, just open it any see a couple of pages, it is guaranteed to uplift your spirits and add zest to your life. Also, if you have to gift something interesting to any friend, colleague, family member or anyone, this will be a nice change and get u a good feedback!
HVD · Reviewed in India on 29 June 2023
- 5 · 0 ratings
Extremely good book to read
I'm in love with this book. It gives so many good things as the title says in each chapter we read. The doodles are extremely cute and so relevant 😍. Everything is explained in such a simple yet effective manner. Love love n love reading this book. You don't find it boring at all. Big shout out for author, Bhavya Doshi!
Jaymeen Panchal · Reviewed in India on 19 December 2024
- 5 · 0 ratings
Nothing can be better than this❣️
If you want to help yourself in any way, please buy this. Must buy. It always helps me a lot. I'm totally in love with this book. Best thing I can ever get for my life.
A · Reviewed in India on 20 May 2025
- 5 · 0 ratings
Good for gifting
Love the aesthetic and design illustration. A decent try and buy. Gifted it to someone, they liked it.
AmazonBuyer07 · Reviewed in India on 19 February 2026
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