Making Happy

Sheetal Sheth, Khoa Le

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Barefoot Books
01 October 2022

Children's & Educational; Picture storybooks; Family & home stories (Children's&YA)

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.

AGES: 6 to 10

AUTHOR: Sheetal Sheth is an award-winning actress, author, producer and activist. Sheetal focuses on traditionally marginalised 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.

Khoa Le is a Vietnamese illustrator and author who has won awards and accolades for books published in her home country and around the world. She has a passion for travel, an eagerness to learn about different cultures and a desire to discover the beauty of the world, which she finds immensely inspiring. Khoa works and lives with her cats.

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Told through a child's point of view, models ways to talk about tough/sensitive topics as a family and support one another through hard times .

Introduces imaginative strategies for dealing with illness as well as other difficult situations .

Ethereal illustrations by award-winning Vietnamese artist Khoa Le bring the poetic text to life .

Based on the author's personal experience battling cancer as the parent of young children .

In the hopeful ending, Leila's mother expresses how grateful she is that she has Leila to help her find joy and strength while battling this illness .

A free, downloadable guide written by a child psychiatrist offers activity suggestions for helping children manage difficult emotions

By: Sheetal Sheth
Illustrated by: Khoa Le
Imprint: Barefoot Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 272mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9781646866236
ISBN 10: 1646866231
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 October 2022
Recommended Age: From 6 to 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

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 for Making Happy

★ “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