2021 ARAB AMERICAN CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD WINNER Children's Africana Book Award (CABA) 2021 Honor Book NCSS 2021 Notable Social Studies Book Kanzi's family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that's why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama shows up at school with the sandwich. Mama wears a hijab and calls her daughter Habibti (dear one). When she leaves, the teasing starts.
Exploring the joys of early childhood, this book invites readers to experience the delightful moments of a baby's day, highlighting activities like tummy time and snack time. With a focus on the playful aspects of a baby's round belly, it captures the essence of growth and discovery through charming illustrations and engaging text. Perfect for sharing with little ones, it celebrates the simple yet joyful milestones in infancy.
Engaging young readers, this book explores the myriad ways babies express themselves through their facial features. With playful illustrations and relatable actions like laughing, cooing, sneezing, and yawning, it invites children to discover the emotions and expressions that connect us all. Perfect for fostering early communication skills and encouraging interaction, it celebrates the joyful nuances of babyhood.
Exploring the world through the eyes of a baby, this book highlights the delightful experiences of tiny feet as they engage in everyday activities. From playful moments in the bath to the joy of feeling sand and taking first steps, it captures the wonder of discovery and movement. With charming illustrations, it invites readers to celebrate the milestones of early childhood and the adventures that come with growing up.
Engaging young readers, this book invites babies to explore their abilities through playful interactions like saying hello, playing peekaboo, and blowing kisses. It emphasizes the joy of discovery and the simple yet profound actions that tiny hands can perform, encouraging bonding and developmental skills.
Come along for a day in Egypt! There's so much to explore - candy-coloured
boats, thumping tablas and warm pita bread. Author Aya Khalil and illustrator
Magda Azab draw on their personal experience of life in Egypt to create this
appealing board book for very young readers.
It's alphabet rhyme time in this illustrated introduction to Arabic language and culture! A perfect read-aloud bedtime book and the ideal accompaniment to guide emerging readers, My First Book of Arabic Words introduces children to the basic words and simple vocabulary of Arabic through colorful rhymes and beautiful imagery. The ABCs of Arabic life are charmingly captured in Chaymaa Sobhy's illustrations, offering a contemporary lens on the great dynamism and diversity found in global Arab culture. A charming character serves as your guide. Along the way, you get an A-to-Z introduction to her family, friends, and community, and follow her fun-filled adventures. Holidays and cultural traditions are woven into the narrative, offering a window into the world of an English-speaking child in the twenty-first century Arabic world: E is for Eid al-Fitr. We celebrate, we eat! Gather round the table can you find a seat? A fun and informative foray into the Arabic language that combines Aya Khalil's lilting rhymes with Chaymaa Sobhy's vibrant illustrations.
