Description

Esma is excited to be visiting family in Morocco for the summer. She can’t wait to explore the souk — a giant market full of incredible acrobats, delicious-smelling spices, and cheeky monkeys. But while Esma is being charmed by swaying snakes, she loses track of Mama and Auntie Fatima. Esma is lost!

With the help of the souk’s lively inhabitants Esma makes a daring plan to find her mama. Will she be brave enough to step up and stand out?

Esma Farouk, Lost in the Souk is a vibrant, fun picture book about familiar family chaos in an extraordinary setting. Inspired by their own family adventures, Lisa Boersen and Hasna Elbaamrani cleverly and amusingly capture a child’s viewpoint of a bustling Marrakesh souk and its characters. Annelies Vandenbosch’s illustrations are packed with brilliant details, bright colours and real warmth.

Publisher Review

'A sweet tale about celebrating the joy of childhood summers and the love of families across countries and cultures... The story evokes the heady scents, bright colours and hustle and bustle of the busy marketplace.' -- The Scotsman 'A lot of fun!' -- Kindling 'A wonderful book about family life - the reality, the chaos and the love.' -- OurBookDays (Instagram) 'A story that takes readers on a colorful journey through the bustling streets of Marrakesh... Our favourite page shows acrobats creating a human tower from which Esma will be able to spy her mother in the crowd. Will she be brave enough to climb up there?' -- StorybookMamma (Instagram)