My First Book of Arabic Words by Aya Khalil

My First Book of Arabic Words

An ABC Rhyming Book of Arabic Language and Culture

Aya Khalil

Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · January 2, 2024

It's alphabet rhyme time in this illustrated introduction to Arabic language and culture!

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Who it’s for
A read-aloud bedtime book for children
Themes
Arabic language and culture, Family and community, Holidays and cultural traditions
Genres
Alphabet Books, Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories, Kids' Foreign Language

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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.

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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.

Who it’s for

  • A read-aloud bedtime book for children
  • For emerging readers learning basic Arabic vocabulary

Where it sits

Kids' Foreign Language48%
Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories36%
Alphabet Books27%

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Publisher categories

  • Alphabet Books
  • Kids' Foreign Language
  • Middle East History for Kids
Authors
Aya Khalil
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
January 2, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Arabic language and culture · Family and community · Holidays and cultural traditions
Reading lane
Alphabet Books