Illustration of a young girl with dark hair holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers, with the title 'The Language of Flowers' written across the flowers. The background is light green with additional floral accents.

The Language of Flowers

Juhi loves helping her Appa sell flowers to the local community. In Appa’s flower shop, Juhi knows the language of love – lilies for adoration, irises for hugs and kisses. She knows the language of faith – frangipani for full moon days, red hibiscus for the temple. But when her Appa tells her that her favourite customer has passed away, she does not know the language of grief. While Appa makes a bouquet of lilies and orchids to bring to Mr Potter’s funeral, Juhi decides to make him one final bouquet of her own. What flowers will she choose to remember a man who was always so full of life?

Smith’s spare but graceful prose is brought to life by Asis’ vibrant artwork. Flowers and people alike pop against white backdrops; visible brushstrokes imbue the tale with intimacy. Juhi’s ability to communicate complex emotions in nonverbal ways is a joy to behold.”— Kirkus Reviews

"The appealing pictures, done in gouache, show colourful blooms along with patrons celebrating their many milestones."― Booklist

"This lovely, sensitive and insightful picture book could massively boost the number of young children deciding to become florists." - LoveReading4Kids

Shortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards

Themes: grief, loss, community, South Asian heritage, emotional literacy — ideal for KS1 and PSHE lessons.

Available wherever books are sold.

UK: Waterstones‍ ‍Bookshop.Org‍ ‍Blackwells‍ ‍Foyles‍ ‍Amazon

US: Target Lerner Books

Canada: Indigo

Cover of 'Sai's Magic Silk' book showing a boy in a safari hat and a blue elephant in a lush jungle setting with green trees, plants, flowers, and a small stream.

Sai’s Magic Silk

Sai loves to play with his amma’s saris. Under each billowing drape of magic silk, he is transported to a new world. He’s travelled from the depths of the ocean to the forests of Sinharaja - and even to the moon and back! But can he find someone to share his adventures with?

A joyful, imaginative picture book about play, belonging, and the magic of cultural heritage — for children aged 3 and up.

Themes: imagination, South Asian heritage, Sri Lankan culture, friendship, family — ideal for KS1 and creative literacy sessions.

UK: TATE‍ ‍WATERSTONES‍ ‍LONDON REVIEW BOOKSHOP‍ ‍AMAZON

US: ABRAMSBOOKS