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Love in Every Language

Author Anoosha Syed
Illustrated by Anoosha Syed
Hardcover
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
10"W x 8-3/4"H | 20 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Sep 01, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9798217041138
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
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A companion picture book to Anoosha Syed's critically acclaimed debut, That's Not My Name!, about expressing love across language barriers and the universal message that actions speak louder than words.

Mirha speaks English and her dadi (paternal grandmother) speaks Urdu, so Mirha’s parents bridge the gap by translating for the two of them. Despite the language barrier, Mirha loves her dadi because she oils her hair until it shines and always keeps her purse full of sweets. 

When both of Mirha's parents have to leave early for work one day, Dadi takes Mirha to school instead, but she misunderstands Mirha's breakfast request and forgets to pack her favorite stuffie for show-and-tell. And worst of all, she doesn't say "I love you" back to Mirha at the bus stop.

Mirha is not only frustrated by the miscommunications, but she's also afraid that her dadi doesn’t love her because she doesn’t say the words out loud. So Mirha’s parents explain that not every language has the words for “I love you” the way that English does. But the feeling is universal, and in many cultures, actions will always speak louder than words.
Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani Canadian illustrator, author, and character designer for animation. She has illustrated over forty books, including That’s Not My Name!, Bilal Cooks Daal, and Lost Stick. You can visit Anoosha Syed at AnooshaSyed.com or follow her on Instagram and TikTok @AnooshaDraws. View titles by Anoosha Syed

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A companion picture book to Anoosha Syed's critically acclaimed debut, That's Not My Name!, about expressing love across language barriers and the universal message that actions speak louder than words.

Mirha speaks English and her dadi (paternal grandmother) speaks Urdu, so Mirha’s parents bridge the gap by translating for the two of them. Despite the language barrier, Mirha loves her dadi because she oils her hair until it shines and always keeps her purse full of sweets. 

When both of Mirha's parents have to leave early for work one day, Dadi takes Mirha to school instead, but she misunderstands Mirha's breakfast request and forgets to pack her favorite stuffie for show-and-tell. And worst of all, she doesn't say "I love you" back to Mirha at the bus stop.

Mirha is not only frustrated by the miscommunications, but she's also afraid that her dadi doesn’t love her because she doesn’t say the words out loud. So Mirha’s parents explain that not every language has the words for “I love you” the way that English does. But the feeling is universal, and in many cultures, actions will always speak louder than words.

Author

Anoosha Syed is a Pakistani Canadian illustrator, author, and character designer for animation. She has illustrated over forty books, including That’s Not My Name!, Bilal Cooks Daal, and Lost Stick. You can visit Anoosha Syed at AnooshaSyed.com or follow her on Instagram and TikTok @AnooshaDraws. View titles by Anoosha Syed

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