An uplifting celebration of every child's own family story. From the bestselling author of Rain Before Rainbows and I'm Sticking With You, Smriti Halls, and star illustrator Chaaya Prabhat.
You are your mother’s bright eyes and her joyful wide grin,
Your father’s big heart and his kindness within . . .
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.
Author Information
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. Her collaboration wtih Chaaya Prabhat, Best of All, is a celebration of every child's unique family story.
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 like Best of All, and non-fiction projects, including The Culture of Clothes, The Best Diwali Ever and Hide-and-Seek History: The Egyptians. She's worked on numerous book covers and has previously received awards for her portfolio and projects from Behance and Adobe. She currently lives in Goa, India.