The Perfume of Memory

by Michelle Nikly and TurtleMe

Yasmin keeps the memory of her long-departed mother alive through making scents that evoke her mother's favorite flowers and moods. Yasmin must keep her knowledge of scents a secret, for only boys are... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439082064
• ISBN13: 9780439082068
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 12.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Unusual and sweet - great illustrations

This is a story about a land where people have forgotten many things. A girl named Yasmin lives in this land, but she has not forgotten what is right, and only she can help the Queen when she has forgotten even her own name. But in order to save her, Yasmin must practice the art of Perfume Making, which is forbidden to girls... The illustrations in this book are just wonderful, and the story is captivating. It's also set in a very different culture, which is nice to get the flavor of. The way that the story reminds us of the power of our sense of smell is something I enjoyed as well. I did think one of the illustrations was a little bit scary for little little kids, though... If your children scare easily you might want to wait a bit for this one.