The Perfume of Roses

Five-year-old Mounia lives in a valley in Southern Morocco. One day, a little girl Mounia's age comes to stay at the farm. Mounia would like a new friend, but when she smiles and waves, she gets no reaction. When Mounia realises her new friend is visually impaired, she decides to use the power of the scent of roses to reach out to her. A heart-warming tale of a Moroccan girl who unravels the power of her homeland's beloved roses, all while introducing young readers to the magic of scent, the essence of friendship and the beauty of inclusivity.

A touching story that introduces young readers to the power of smell, the essence of friendship and the beauty of inclusivity. Book one in a three part series all about introducing children to the magic of scent.

Christa is a French writer and photographer living in Dubai with her family. Passionate about scents since childhood, she graduated from ISIPCA and worked in the perfume industry for several years, before embarking on a journey around the world to document the finest natural ingredients. Christa shares how scents can help us learn about different cultures and appreciate the beauty of nature. She hopes to inspire children to celebrate diversity and nurture their love for our planet.

Sally is an illustrator and art director with a huge passion for children's books. She studied for an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art where she rediscovered her love of printmaking. Her artwork evolves from experimenting with different mediums, blending print textures, mark making and digital techniques. Sally lives in rural Suffolk, England, and when not illustrating is kept busy with the antics of her children, and sausage dog, Poppet.