'We want everyone to have a piece of her in their home'

Joules' family says she was "very positive"

The family of a six-year old girl, Joules Smith, who died in December have released a book in her memory.

The Smith family, who live on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, began to create the children's book in November with the aim of designing something which embodied Joules' positive personality and love of dance.

Joe Smith, Joules' father, told the BBC that his daughter was directly involved in naming the characters, choosing the colours and designing the book.

"We want everyone to have a piece of her in their homes," Mr Smith said.

Elisha Smith, Joules' mother, Joules Smith and Joe Smith, Joules' father

Mr Smith and his daughter went viral on TikTok following her brain tumour diagnosis with a trend called Dancing for Joules, where people created dancing videos to raise awareness and spread positivity.

"She's reached every part of the world," Mr Smith added.

The Smith family wanted to create something for the "incredible" community that helped them throughout Joules' illness.

"We just want to give something back but we want to keep it in her name," Mr Smith said, adding the family wanted the book to "give positivity and spread happiness".

The word 'Joules' on the front cover of the book is in Joules' handwriting

All proceeds from book sales are going to The Royal Marsden hospital in London, where Joules received some of her treatment.

The book costs £6, to reflect Joules' age, and all the money will be donated to the hospital as the author and illustrator are not charging for their work.

The family aim to get Joules' book in hospitals, schools and big retailers.