11 Words for Love

There are eleven words for love; and my family knows them all.

A family flees their homeland to find safety in another country; carrying little more than a suitcase full of love.

As their journey unfolds; the oldest child narrates 11 meanings for love in Arabic as her family show; and are shown; all different kinds of love in their new home; and they also remember the love they have for their homeland and for those left behind or lost along the way.

In the Arabic language; there are over 50 words describing the degrees of love. That's 50 stories; 50 life-worlds. This lyrical and heartwarming book takes you on a journey through 11 of these Arabic expressions for love.

'Randa's rich words and Maxine's moving illustrations make this book sing' The Australian Women's Weekly

'An uplifting; emotionally charged story . . . matched with bold illustrations that exude deep warmth' Sydney Morning Herald

'a beautifully rendered; timely picture book created with heart' Books+Publishing