{"title":"Illustrated by Chaymaa Sobhy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780804857062","title":"Children's Favorite Arabic Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA magical treasury of beloved tales capturing the rich diversity of the Arabic-speaking world!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAli Baba and the Forty Thieves. The Arabian Nights\u003c\/i\u003e. Mischievous jinnis, cunning caliphs and talking animals populate a wondrous, minaret-filled world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNine traditional folk tales from a variety of Middle Eastern and North African traditions are brought to life by author Jehanne Moharram and the delightful illustrations of artist Chaymaa Sobhy. These include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMorgana Saves the Day\u003c\/b\u003e (Syria): Ali Baba's niece outsmarts the forty thieves, proving along the way that loyalty and bravery can pay richer rewards than jealousy and greed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Little Red Fish and the Golden Slipper\u003c\/b\u003e (Iraq): Kindness is the key message in this Cinderella tale—where a fish's friendship outlasts and overpowers a stepmother's wicked ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGoha and the Price of Steam\u003c\/b\u003e (Egypt): A wise fool offers valuable lessons on humility, perseverance and how to prepare the perfect meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Fisherman and the Jinni\u003c\/b\u003e (Yemen): A jinni teaches an angler the importance of clear thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese stories have been passed down for generations in innumerable versions and retellings. The fables and tales in \u003ci\u003eChildren's Favorite Arabic Stories\u003c\/i\u003e reflect the rich cultural fabric of the Arabic-speaking world which stretches across a vast region from Morocco to Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan to Saudi Arabia and the Emirates—all of which provide the vibrant backdrops to these tales.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206268797301,"sku":"9780804857062","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804857062.jpg?v=1786015849"},{"product_id":"9780804856195","title":"My First Book of Arabic Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's alphabet rhyme time in this illustrated introduction to Arabic language and culture!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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 tablecan you find a seat?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fun and informative foray into the Arabic language that combines Aya Khalil's lilting rhymes with Chaymaa Sobhy's vibrant illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294878806389,"sku":"9780804856195","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804856195_62e04690-634e-4f2c-8ae9-df6f472ed880.jpg?v=1786015831"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/illustrator-chaymaa-sobhy.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}