Pharrell Williams has deal for ‘Happy’ book

Pharrell Williams has a Happy deal for a series of children’s picture books.

The Grammy Award-winning performer has an agreement with Putnam Books for Young Readers for four picture books, starting with one inspired by his hit song.

Putnam announced on Tuesday the book, Happy, will be published on September 22 and will feature photographs of children from around the world “celebrating what it means to be happy”. It plans a first printing of 250,000 copies.

Pharrell has won 10 Grammys, including two for Happy.