"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.

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

About the Author

Smriti Halls is an award-winning, critically acclaimed children's author whose books have been published in more than 40 languages. South Indian by birth, British by nationality and London-loving by heart, Smriti lives near Richmond Park with her husband and their three sons, reading, writing and eating iced buns.

Chaaya Prabhat is an illustrator and lettering artist from Chennai, India. currently working out of Goa. She has worked on a number of picture books and non-fiction projects, including The Culture of Clothes, The Best Diwali Ever and Hide-and-Seek History: The Egyptians. She's worked with big publishers and clients such as Snapchat, Facebook and Google on digital illustration projects. She has previously received awards for her portfolio and projects from Behance and Adobe. She currently lives in Goa, India.

Reviews
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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529080735
Author Smriti Halls
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Two Hoots
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 390g
Dimensions(mm) 288mm * 237mm * 8mm