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Best of All

The magical mix that's you

Smriti Halls author Chaaya Prabhat illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:27th Jun '24

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A joyous and uplifting celebration of you, from bestselling author Smriti Halls and star illustrator Chaaya Prabhat.

"A joyful, poetic picture-book paean to diverse heritage, family stories and the unique mixtures that make up every child."
The Guardian – Best New Children's Books

You are your mother’s bright eyes and her joyful wide grin,
Your father’s big heart and his kindness within . . .


From the bestselling author of Rain Before Rainbows and I'm Sticking With You, Smriti Halls, and star illustrator Chaaya Prabhat.

Inspired by the author's own experience of raising her children to celebrate their British and Indian heritage, Best of All is a gorgeous and heartwarming book exploring what makes us who we are.

This treasure of a book is perfect to share with multi-heritage children, and to celebrate any child's unique family history.

Smriti's lyrical verse is paired with vibrant artwork from up-and-coming artist Chaaya Prabhat. Brimming with love and joy, the lush language and stunning illustrations make repeat reading a pleasure.

Joyful and lyrical… simply magical! * Reeta Chakrabarti, BBC Journalist *
A joyful, poetic picture-book paean to diverse heritage, family stories and the unique mixtures that make up every child. * The Guardian - Best New Children's Books *
A lyrically cadenced text, expansive in its conciseness. A celebration of personhood that will delight and empower. * John Agard *

ISBN: 9781529080735

Dimensions: 288mm x 237mm x 8mm

Weight: 390g

32 pages