GOLD WINNER OF THE 2026 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDSFive-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.
GOLD WINNER OF THE 2026 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDSFive-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.
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