The 2025 Happy Report: 5 Amazing Things That Happened This Year (And How to Keep the Good Vibes Going)

Looking for positive news from 2025? From private moon landings to new dinosaur discoveries, here are the best stories for kids and how to keep the fun going. Curius what happened in 2025? read it here 

Introduction

Let’s be honest—2025 has been a busy year. Between the headlines and the hustle, it’s easy to miss the magic happening in the background. But for kids, this year was actually full of wonder.

Scientists opened a new "eye" on the universe, endangered animals made miraculous comebacks, and we finally learned that dinosaurs were even cooler than we thought.

At Diavolo Books, we believe that curiosity is the best way to learn. So, we’ve rounded up the top "Good News" stories of 2025 to share with your family—plus, simple ways to turn these headlines into screen-free fun at home.

1. The Year the "Moon Door" Opened 🌑

The Good News: In March 2025, history was made when the "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the Moon. But here is the cool part: it wasn’t sent by a massive government superpower. It was built by private engineers who dared to dream big. It proved to a whole new generation that space isn’t just for astronauts—it’s for anyone with a big idea and the courage to build it.

Why Kids Love It: Space represents the ultimate adventure. The idea that "regular people" can build robots that go to the moon makes the impossible feel possible.

Keep the Adventure Going: Does your child dream of designing their own lunar mission? You don't need a rocket; you just need some creativity. 🚀 Check out our Sci-Fi Battle Deck Coloring Book. With characters like Unit T-3 (a heavy-armor space marine) and the Vigilance Rover, your child can assign "Stats" to their own space fleet and plan their next mission to Mars.

2. Nature is Healing (And Cute Animals Are Back!) 🌿

The Good News: If you need a reason to smile, look at the United Kingdom. In September 2025, conservationists celebrated a huge win: Scottish Wildcats are thriving in the wild again! After years of work, kittens were born in the Cairngorms National Park, proving that when we protect nature, it bounces back. Across the ocean, the North Atlantic Right Whale population also grew for the first time in years.

Why Kids Love It: Kids have a natural empathy for animals. Hearing that "the kitties are safe" gives them hope and a sense of connection to the planet.

Keep the Adventure Going: You don't have to go to the jungle to find wild creatures. 🍌 Read Chicken Banana Jokes. Sometimes, the best way to celebrate animals is to laugh with them. Our joke books are perfect for reluctant readers who love animals (and being silly!).

3. The "Mini-Dino" Discovery 🦖

The Good News: Just when we thought we knew everything about dinosaurs, 2025 surprised us. In June, paleontologists unveiled a brand new species: Enigmacursor. It wasn't a giant monster, but a small, speedy herbivore that dashed around the feet of T-Rexes. This discovery reminded us that history is full of "hidden" stories waiting to be dug up.

Why Kids Love It: It proves that the ground beneath our feet still holds secrets. You don't have to be an adult to find something new—you just have to look closely.

Keep the Adventure Going: Is your child a natural explorer? 🔍 Start the hunt with Find Gizmo: A Stone Age Adventure. This hidden-object book takes kids back in time to a world of mammoths and cavemen, challenging them to spot the details that others miss. It’s the perfect training for a future paleontologist!

4. Learning Became a Game (Finally!) 🎮

The Good News: One of the biggest education trends of 2025 was "Gamification." Teachers and researchers confirmed what kids have known forever: we learn faster when it feels like a game. Whether it’s leveling up in a math app or earning badges for reading, the "grind" of homework is disappearing.

Why Kids Love It: Kids love progress. They love seeing numbers go up, whether it's a high score or a grade.

Keep the Adventure Going: You can "Gamify" your home without adding more screen time. ➗ Level up with Fun Math: Activity Books. Or, if you have a gamer who loves "Stats," our Battle Deck series lets them compare Attack Power and HP while they color. It’s stealth learning—they think they’re playing, but they’re actually building logic and comparison skills.

5. Creativity is the New Superpower 🎨

The Good News: In a world of AI and algorithms, 2025 was the year we remembered the importance of the Human Touch. Schools reported that "creative breaks"—time spent just drawing, coloring, or making up stories—massively improved student focus and mental health.

Why Kids Love It: There is no "wrong answer" in art. It’s the one place where they are in total control.

Keep the Adventure Going: Give them a blank canvas (literally). 🖍️ Meet Babubu: The Awakening. This isn’t just a story; it’s an invitation to create. Babubu encourages kids to use their imagination to solve problems, proving that the most powerful tool in the world is a creative mind.

6. The Year of "Italian Brainrot" (Yes, We’re Serious) 🇮🇹

The Trend: If you have heard your child singing "Tralalero Tralala" or seen them laughing at a shark wearing blue sneakers, welcome to the weirdest trend of 2025: Italian Brainrot. It started on TikTok with AI-generated animal hybrids like Bombardino Crocodilo (a crocodile-plane) and Ballerina Cappuccina (a dancer with a coffee cup head). It might look confusing to adults, but for Gen Alpha, these surreal monsters are the funniest things on the internet.

Why Kids Love It: It is pure imagination without rules. Kids love it because it is "weird for the sake of being weird," acting as a digital playground where logic doesn't exist.

Keep the Adventure Going: Don't just let them watch the monsters—let them build them. 🦖 Color the chaos in our Italian Brainrot Coloring Book If they like Bombardino Crocodilo, they will love our Tactical Dino Gunner—a T-Rex strapped with a minigun! It satisfies that craving for "cool monster hybrids" but turns the screen time into creative time. But wait we have very popular one activity book based on Italian Brainrot memes, grab Italian brainrot activity book 

7. The Number You Couldn't Escape: "Six Seven" 

The Trend: It’s official: Dictionary.com named "67" (pronounced "six-seven") the Word of the Year 2025. Originating from a song by rapper Skrilla and viral videos of NBA star LaMelo Ball (who is 6'7"), this phrase took over playgrounds worldwide. Kids shouted it, teachers banned it, and everyone did the "palm-juggling" hand gesture.

Why Kids Love It: It’s an "inside joke" for their generation. Saying "Six Seven" is a way to signal belonging to a group, even if the number itself doesn't really mean anything.

Keep the Adventure Going: We are one step ahead of the trend! If your child is obsessed with these numbers, get them the 6-7 Activity Book. It features actual 6-7 dice to cut out and play with! Don't just let them shout the numbers—let them roll them, build with them, and play games with them. It’s the perfect way to turn a viral meme into a hands-on activity.

The Wrap Up

So that’s just a small bit of information about what happened in 2025.

2025 was a year of discovery, healing, and fun. As we look forward to 2026, let’s keep that spirit alive. Whether it’s reading a joke book together, coloring a battle mech, or hunting for hidden objects, taking time to play offline is the best gift you can give your child.

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