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A celebration of traditional music from Pakistan! A beautifully illustrated story book about the love of music and Roohi learning to find the confidence and her own rhythm to perform. A great story to learn about other cultures, family, identity and persistence.
In addition to the wonderful, heartwarming story about perseverance, the back of the book has four information pages that include lots of key information to learn about and celebrate the culture of Pakistan. Here you can learn all about the Rabab instrument, and there is even a QR code to listen to samples of the music. This section includes a glossary of terms, explains traditional clothing, describes Pakistan (with pictures and a map) and gives an outline of Eid.
A fantastic additional text for anyone learning about different cultures, family traditions and persistence.
Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.
Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs is a colourful romp through the daily life of a bright and kind little girl who loves to make life radiant and her friends happy. This is a modern tale which hits the mark – the language is upbeat and contemporary with talk of upcycling and accessorising as well as second-hand stores and mall shopping.
The text is full of alliteration so could serve as a great example in a Year 3/4 class where the ‘cousins’ closets’, ‘haphazard hijabs’ and ‘peculiar problems’ all act to create a bubbly storyline full of rhythm and rhyme. Razeena Omar Gutta spins sparkling story with a strong, central female character – a little like a picture book version of a Yassmin Abdel-Magied ‘Layla’ novel – it’s vibrant and fun – something meaningful for younger readers, Year 2 upwards, with an underlying message of generosity and kindness.
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