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"A heartwarming picture book."
Kirkus Reviews
Tashi, a Tibetan-American girl, misses her precious time with Popola (her grandpa) who has become ill. Determined to help him get well, Tashi remembers his stories about a flower cure used in his Tibetan village. She recruits friends and neighbors to re-create this Tibetan healing tradition. But will the flower cure work in America?
This story is about diverse people coming together in the spirit of healing and community. It’s based on a true story, "Downwind from Flowers," written by Lee Paton.
Lyrically told and illustrated with impressionistic paintings, this story also shines a light on the special bond between grandchild and grandparent.
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Personally inscribed copies
Naomi donates a percentage of proceeds to benefit Tibetan Refugee children!
Written and Illustrated
by Naomi C. Rose
Hardcover, 40 pages, 9 X 10 3/4
ISBN-10: 1600604250
ISBN-13: 978-1600604256
In English
Lee & Low Books, 2011
Ages 6 and up
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Read Naomi's Book Talk interview where she discusses her motivation for "Tashi and the Tibetan Flower Cure" as well as her creative approach to this story.
Awards
Bank Street College's List of Best Children's Books of the Year.
InCulture Parent's Selection as one of the 7 Global Favorites.
Nominated for a Children's and Young Adult Bloggers Literary Award (Cybils)
Review Highlights
Kirkus Reviews
A heartwarming picture book presents age-old Tibetan medical traditions with a modern, positive, community-based twist…. uplifting and informative…
Publishers Weekly
The story... turns on two charming ideas: that of a child using ancient wisdom to restore the health of a relative, and that of a sterile American suburb becoming as close-knit as a Tibetan village.
School Library Journal
the rich, jewel-toned paintings do a wonderful job of supplementing the text...
This heartwarming story is full of details and images that show what life might be like for a Tibetan-American child. Any second- or third-generation immigrant family will relate to the blending of two cultures, and all readers will relate to Tashi’s concern, fear, and desire to help.
Booklist
Tashi’s narrative flows smoothly, gracefully introducing Tibetan words and customs...An excellent supplement for multicultural and family studies, this upbeat story provides a rare look at Tibetan American culture.
Shambhala Magazine
At the heart of this story is love--the love of friends, family and community.
Lee Paton, Author of Downwind from Flowers
The book is glorious! I couldn't be more pleased with the content and the paintings. You did a fabulous job and I think you did justice to not only the spirit of the story but to the feeling I had when I was going through the experience with my patient. It's a wonderful book.
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