LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
This lovely, sensitive and insightful picture book could massively boost the number of young children deciding to become florists. Juhi loves helping her Appa (dad) in their flower shop, choosing the perfect flowers to convey thoughts and sentiment: she knows the language of love and celebration and as a result she also knows everything that’s happening on her street – weddings, the arrival of a new baby, all of it.
Her favourite customer is Mr Potter, who is always full of stories and jokes, living life to the full. When Mr Potter dies, Juhi knows just how she wants to remember him and creates a bouquet out of the brightest flowers to celebrate everything she loved in him.
The vibrant illustrations and a beautifully understated story convey so much, and how exciting too to learn about flowers and what they can signify.
Andrea Reece
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The Language of Flowers Synopsis
One day, in a village in Southern China, a young girl leaves her mama's house to buy ingredients for wonton soup. On the way to market, she meets a wonderful array of characters going about their daily lives. There's Ms Chen pulling radishes from the fields, Mr Li and his daughters hauling shrimp from the lake, and grandma hanging out strings of persimmons to dry in the sun.
As the girl greets each of them with "Zao an," and thanks them with "Xiè xiè," they gift her with something special for her mama's cooking pot. By the time the little girl reaches home, she has more food than her and her mama can possibly eat. What should the two of them do now?
A charming story of cooking, sharing and peaceful rural life that soothes the soul in today's fast-paced, high-tech world.
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9781915244901 |
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4th September 2025 |
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Shyala Smith |
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Aaron Asis |
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Lantana Publishing |
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Paperback |
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Shyala Smith Press Reviews
'Smith’s spare but graceful prose is brought to life by Asis’ vibrant artwork. Juhi’s ability to communicate complex emotions in nonverbal ways is a joy to behold. A touching tale of love, community, and expression.' – Kirkus Review
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About Shyala Smith
Shyala Smith is a content strategist, author, and screenwriter whose stories center around navigating immigrant life and finding magic. Born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Shyala now lives in London with her family.
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