Aditi Anand – illustratör

A tender and moving picture book about dealing with grief and bereavement, as a little girl copes with the death of her father. The sound of Papa’s sewing machine fills the family home: Snip! Whirr! Clank! Click Click Click! But one day everything changes and the house is silent...The family bond over Papa’s love for sewing, and in this sensitively told story, the little girl rediscovers this hobby with her father and together, they find a way to remember Papa. Award-winning artist Aditi Anand makes her debut as an author-illustrator in this poignant story full of love and hope, perfect for fans of Britta Teckentrup's The Memory Tree.

Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights in this luminous picture book.At last, it is the evening of Diwali and Ronak can't wait to celebrate with Mum, Dad, his best friend Jay and big sister Dida. But, his rangoli smudges in the wind, he spills juice on his shiny new kurta and Dida is nowhere to be seen. However, when the light from the diyas and decorative candles shine bright and beautiful, Ronak soon appreciates the true spirit of Diwali. in this heartwarming picture book, young readers will learn the recipe for how to make their very own sweet Diwali pedas and a guide to crafting Diwali-inspired paper lanterns.With words from prize-winning author Dev Kothari and warm, colourful art from rising star Aditi Anand, this is the perfect gift to celebrate Diwali.Also available in the CELEBRATE & MAKE series:A Golden EidThe Sweetest Rosh HashanahWelcoming the Lunar New Year