# Henna Is . . . - Hardcover

by **Marzieh Abbas** (Author), **Anu Chouhan** (Illustrator)

**A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by** **Muslim Book Reviewer Award** **winner Marzieh Abbas and brilliantly illustrated by Anu Chouhan.**  
Henna is so much more than a form of temporary body art.

Henna is nature--seeds sprouted into shrubs, leaves kissed by tropical rain.

Henna is color--the orange of juicy mangoes, sun-kissed brown, or black as the feathers of crows.

Henna is fragrance--earthy and nutty, lemony and clove-y.

The intricate patterns of flowers, feathers, vines, and other symbols painted and stained onto skin has been a tradition in cultures all around the world for thousands of years. Beautiful and eye-catching, henna also carries the scents, textures, and colors of family and identity.

### Author Biography

Raised between the bustling cities of Dubai, UAE and Karachi, Pakistan, **Marzieh Abbas** loves traveling, baking, reading and samosas. She is the author of _A Dupatta Is..._ and _Henna Is..._, a member of SCBWI, 12x12PB, and a life-long learner.

**Anu Chouhan** is a Punjabi-Canadian illustrator from Vancouver. She is the illustrator of picture books _A Dupatta Is..._ and _Henna Is..._ and the graphic novel _Aru Shah and the End of Time_. Growing up, she always knew she wanted to pursue an artistic career and spent a lot of time learning about animation, while drawing inspiration from video games, fashion, anime, bollywood movies, and nature.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 8.5 x 11.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** July 23, 2024

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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