Esma is excited to be visiting family in Morocco for the summer. She cant 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 souks 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 childs viewpoint of a bustling Marrakesh souk and its characters. Annelies Vandenboschs illustrations are packed with brilliant details, bright colours and real warmth.

By Lisa Boersen, Hasna Elbaamrani, Illustrated by Annelies Vandenbosch