When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family. But one important thing stays the same: they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most! The poetic, uplifting story and hopeful ending are based on the author's own experience battling cancer as the parent of young children.

About the Author
Sheetal Sheth is an award-winning actress, author, producer and activist. Sheetal focuses on traditionally marginalized communities in all of her work and is a fierce advocate for thoughtful representation. She has starred in over 20 feature films and is the author of the popular Anjali book series. She currently lives in New York City with her husband and two young children. More info at SheetalSheth.com.

Reviews
"What a beautiful book" - Youth Services Book Review
"A beautifully rendered story about courage in the face of turmoil" - Kirkus Reviews
"A sympathetic, supportive portrayal of coping with a parent's illness, from how it can impact daily life and emotions to finding hope and resilience along the way" - Booklist
"Eloquently written and splendidly illustrated with gorgeous tapestry designs" - San Francisco Book Review
"There is something powerful about reading Making Happy with your child, a shared picture book experience that we think will remain in your memories for years and years to come" - Toka Box


Awards
Winner of IPPY Award, Bronze 2023. Commended for Bank Street's Best Children's Books of the Year 2023 and Hot Off the Press Reading List, Children's Book Council 2022.



Book Information
ISBN 9781646866236
Author Sheetal Sheth
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barefoot Books Ltd
Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 163g
Dimensions(mm) 272mm * 216mm * 4mm