Arab Arab All Year Long!
Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · June 14, 2022
A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Arab Arab All Year Long!.
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- Who it’s for
- A lively, illustrated celebration of Arab life, family, and traditions across the calendar.
- Themes
- Arab diaspora traditions, Family and friendship
- Genres
- Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories, Diversity & Culture, Islam for Kids
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Celebrate the beauty and diversity of life in the Arab diaspora throughout the year. Wrapping grape leaves, playing doumbek, drawing henna tattoos, we’re Arab, Arab, Arab, the whole year through! Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There’s so much to do, whether it’s learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic convention.
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With details as vivid as the scent of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume (made to remind Mom of Morocco), children bond with friends, honor tradition, and spend loving time with family. Accompanied by buoyant and charming illustrations, this portrait of Arab life and childhood zeal is sure to bring joy all year round. Back matter includes an extensive glossary and notes to enrich the experience for readers of any culture.
A Year of Belonging
A lively, illustrated celebration of Arab life, family, and traditions across the calendar.
Come here for
- Everyday traditions alongside Arabic writing, henna, music, and comic-con costumes
- A warm portrait of children spending time with friends and family
Expect
- Buoyant illustrations and vivid sensory details
- A glossary and notes that add context for readers of any culture
Where it sits
| Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories | 55% |
|---|---|
| Diversity & Culture | 52% |
| Islam for Kids | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- The Middle East
- Middle Eastern & Arab American Stories
- Islam for Kids
- Authors
- Cathy Camper
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- June 14, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Arab diaspora traditions · Family and friendship
- Reading lane
- The Middle East