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Power Forward (Paperback)
Hena Khan; Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport
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From the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice comes the
first book in an exciting new middle grade series about a
fourth-grader with big dreams of basketball stardom. Fourth grader
Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He's not just going to be
a professional basketball player. He's going to be a star. A
legend. The first Pakistani-American kid to make it to the NBA. He
knows this deep in his soul. It's his destiny. There are only a few
small things in his way. For starters, Zayd's only on the D-team.
(D stands for developmental, but to Zayd it's always felt like a
bad grade or something.) Not to mention, he's a bit on the scrawny
side, even for the fourth grade team. But his best friend Adam is
on the Gold Team, and it's Zayd's dream for the two of them to play
together. His mom and dad don't get it. They want him to practice
his violin way more than his jump shot. When he gets caught blowing
off his violin lessons to practice, Zayd's parents lay down the
ultimate punishment: he has to hang up his high tops and isn't
allowed to play basketball anymore. As tryouts for the Gold Team
approach, Zayd has to find the courage to stand up for himself and
chase his dream.
Are you a hero or a villain? Pick your path in this action-packed,
illustrated origin story where the reader - yes, that means YOU! -
gets the power of invisibility and must decide, choice by choice,
whether to use their abilities for good or evil. Your ordinary
morning in the park quickly turns extraordinary when you stumble
upon a strange device that can turn you invisible with the press of
a button! Now it's up to you to decide how to use the power: Will
you look into the device's terrifying and inhuman origins to see
how you can use your abilities to help the planet? Will you team up
with the ones who created the device and use your newfound ability
to gain power and influence over everyone in your path? Or will you
make the wrong choice and meet an ill-fated end? Follow the
choices, pick your path, and disappear to help find your destiny.
This looks like a job for Super You!
Welcome to Daily Contemplations, a guided journal designed to
inspire mindfulness and self-awareness with the encouragement of
Islamic wisdom. Featuring quotes from notable Muslim poets,
mystics, scholars, leaders, the prophet Muhammad and his
companions, and the Quran itself, these pages touch on universal
themes of gratitude, humility, patience, knowledge, nature, and
more. Daily questions invite you to contemplate these topics and
explore the roles they play in your life. Inviting and accessible,
this journal is a powerful tool for self-discovery and development.
From the beloved author of Amina's Voice comes the first book in a
humor-filled middle grade series starring a young Muslim girl with
an endless list of hobbies who searches for ways to maximize fun
for her family and neighborhood friends. Meet Zara Saleem, the
queen of the neighborhood. Zara's in charge of it all: she
organizes the games, picks the teams, and makes sure everyone has a
good time...and they always do. When a new family moves in across
the street, suddenly Zara' s reign is threatened by Naomi, who has
big ideas of her own about how the neighborhood kids can have fun.
To get everyone to notice her again, Zara decides she's going to
break a Guinness World Record-if her little brother Zayd doesn't
mess things up. But when she finds herself increasingly alone in
her record-breaking quest, Zara starts to wonder if sharing the
crown and making a new friend might end up being the best rule of
all.
From the award-winning author of Amina’s Voice and Amina’s Song
comes the third book in the charming middle grade Zara’s Rules
series following Zara as she tries to save her spring break! It’s
spring break and Zara and Naomi have big plans…until Zara finds
out that Naomi’s parents are sending her to camp and Zara and
Zayd are going to spend the week with their grandparents. Zara’s
pretty sure it’s a rule that spring break is supposed to be full
of fun and adventure—not doing chores for Naano and watching Nana
Abu doze on the couch! But ever since Nana Abu retired, it seems
all he wants to do is eat and sleep, and Zara’s worried their
grandfather has lost his mojo. Meanwhile, Naomi’s having a blast
at her day camp. Since Zara can’t join her, can Zara find a way
to bring the fun of camp to her grandparents’ home? With a little
help from Zayd, Zara concocts a plan that just might save her
vacation—and help her grandfather start living his best life.
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Drawing Deena
Hena Khan
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From the award-winning author of Amina’s Voice and Amina’s Song
comes a tenderhearted middle grade novel about a young Pakistani
American artist determined to manage her anxiety and forge her own
creative path. Deena’s never given a name to the familiar knot in
her stomach that appears when her parents argue about money, when
it’s time to go to school, or when she struggles to find the
right words. She manages to make it through each day with the help
of her friends and the art she loves to make. While her parents’
money troubles cause more and more stress, Deena wonders if she can
use her artistic talents to ease their burden. She creates a logo
and social media account to promote her mom’s home-based business
selling clothes from Pakistan to the local community. With her
cousin and friends modeling the outfits and lending their social
media know-how, business picks up. But the success and attention
make Deena’s cousin and best friend, Parisa, start to act funny.
Suddenly Deena’s latest creative outlet becomes another thing
that makes her feel nauseated and unsure of herself. After Deena
reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the
importance of asking for help and that, with the right support,
Deena can create something truly beautiful.
From the beloved author of Amina's Voice comes the second book in
the delightful Zara's Rules middle grade series following Zara as
she starts her own business! Zara lives for bike rides with her
friends-so when her shiny, brand-new bike goes missing from the
park one day, she's crushed. After her parents insist she earn the
money for another one herself, Zara's determined to start a
business. But what kind? A lemonade stand? Not profitable enough.
Selling painted rocks? Not enough customers. Zara's starting to get
discouraged when she and her friend Naomi finally come up with the
perfect idea: The Treasure Wagon, a roving garage sale that unloads
knickknacks from the Saleem family basement and makes money all at
once! But when a mix-up gets Zara in hot water again, will she have
to give up everything she's earned toward her new bike?
Are you a hero or a villain? Pick your path in Super You!, this
action-packed, illustrated origin story where the reader - yes,
that means YOU! - gets the power of flight and must decide, choice
by choice, whether to use their abilities for good or evil. You
thought you were in for an ordinary summer at science camp - that
is, until you sneak into an off-limits area of the Center for Avian
Science, get your hand scratched by a weird bird, and suddenly gain
the power of flight! Now it's up to you to decide how to use the
power: Will you fly out at night to save the day? Will you team up
with the villainous Dr. Zeus, who bred the mutant bird and wants to
take over the world with its powers? Or will you make the wrong
choice and meet an ill-fated end? Follow the choices, pick your
path, and fly toward your fate. This looks like a job for Super
You!
Inshallah you are all that is gentle and good. Inshallah you feel
safe, like all children should. LIKE THE MOON LOVES THE SKY is Hena
Khan's daily wish for her children. With lyrical lines, each based
on a verse of the Quran, and narrative illustrations that trace the
life of a child growing up, this book speaks to a parent's
unconditional love and concern for their child-as well as the joy
of the parent-child bond.
A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this “compassionate, timely novel” (Booklist, starred review) from the award-winning author of It’s Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.
Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.” Does Amina need to start changing too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized.
Amina’s Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani-American and highlights the many ways in which one girl’s voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other.
From the beloved author of Amina's Voice come the first three books
in the humor-filled Zara's Rules middle grade series starring a
young Muslim girl with an endless list of hobbies and lots of big
ideas for getting the most out of every situation-now together in a
collectible paperback boxed set. Meet Zara Saleem, the queen of the
neighborhood. Zara's in charge of it all: she organizes the games,
picks the teams, and makes sure everyone has a good time...and they
always do. When a new family moves in across the street, suddenly
Zara'?s reign is threatened by Naomi, who has big ideas of her own
about how the neighborhood kids can have fun. To get everyone to
notice her again, Zara decides she's going to break a Guinness
World Record-if her little brother Zayd doesn't mess things up. But
when she finds herself increasingly alone in her record-breaking
quest, Zara starts to wonder if sharing the crown and making a new
friend might end up being the best rule of all. Zara's mishaps
continue when her fundraising project for a new bike goes awry and
her spring break isn't shaping up to be what she hoped. This
delightful paperback boxed set includes: Zara's Rules for
Record-Breaking Fun Zara's Rules for Finding Hidden Treasure Zara's
Rules for Living Your Best Life
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Children’s
Literature “For inspiring empathy in young readers, you can’t
get better than this book.†—R. J. Palacio, #1 New York
Times bestselling author of Wonder In the companion
novel to the beloved and award-winning Amina’s Voice, Amina
once again uses her voice to bridge the places, people, and
communities she loves—this time across continents. It’s the
last few days of her vacation in Pakistan, and Amina has loved
every minute of it. The food, the shops, the time she’s spent
with her family—all of it holds a special place in Amina’s
heart. Now that the school year is starting again, she’s sad to
leave, but also excited to share the wonders of Pakistan with her
friends back in Greendale. After she’s home, though, her friends
don’t seem overly interested in her trip. And when she decides to
do a presentation on Pakistani hero Malala Yousafzai, her
classmates focus on the worst parts of the story. How can Amina
share the beauty of Pakistan when no one wants to listen?
With breathtaking illustrations and informative text, Golden Domes
and Silver Lanterns magnificently captures the world of Islam,
celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest
readers. From a red prayer rug to a blue hijab, readers will learn
about a different color of the Muslim world on each spread with a
young Muslim girl and her family as a guide. Sure to inspire
questions and observations about world religions and cultures, it
is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being
read to a child on a parent's lap.
From the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice comes a new
story inspired by Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic, Little
Women, featuring four sisters from a modern American Muslim family
living in Georgia. When Jameela Mirza is picked to be feature
editor of her middle school newspaper, she's one step closer to
being an award-winning journalist like her late grandfather. The
problem is her editor-in-chief keeps shooting down her article
ideas. Jameela's assigned to write about the new boy in school, who
has a cool British accent but doesn't share much, and wonders how
she'll make his story gripping enough to enter into a national
media contest. Jameela, along with her three sisters, is devastated
when their father needs to take a job overseas, away from their
cozy Georgia home for six months. Missing him makes Jameela
determined to write an epic article-one to make her dad extra
proud. But when her younger sister gets seriously ill, Jameela's
world turns upside down. And as her hunger for fame looks like it
might cost her a blossoming friendship, Jameela questions what
matters most, and whether she's cut out to be a journalist at
all...
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Under My Hijab (Hardcover)
Hena Khan; Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
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R512
R435
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A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her
children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver
Lanterns. In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her
wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as
they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky."
With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this
charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a
parent's unconditional love. * A reassuring bedtime read-aloud for
mothers and their children. * A perfect book for sharing Muslim
family traditions and for families teaching diversity and religious
acceptance. * Hena Khan's books have been widely acclaimed, winning
awards and honors from the ALA, Parent's Choice, and many others.
For families who have read and loved Under My Hijab, Yo Soy Muslim,
and Mommy's Khimar. A sweet and lovely bedtime book to help let
children know they are loved and precious. * Bedtime books for ages
3-5 * Mother's Day gift * Islamic children's books
The newest adventure in the bestselling Unicorn Rescue Society
transports readers to the Himalayan mountains in Northern Pakistan!
When Uchenna and Elliot's classmate publishes an article in the
school newspaper about the Schmoke Brothers, Professor Fauna
notices something alarming in a photo. Mounted on the wall of the
Schmoke's living room is a single spiral horn that he's certain
could have come from only one animal-a unicorn! To save these
magical creatures-and to finally see a unicorn themselves-the
Unicorn Rescue Society heads to the rugged mountains of Pakistan.
Hena Khan, the critically acclaimed author of Amina's Voice, joins
Newbery Honor-winner Adam Gidwitz for the Unicorn Rescue Society's
most dramatic, action-filled mission yet!
Now in paperback, this sweet tale follows Yasmeen, a seven-year-old
Pakistani-American girl, as she celebrates the Muslim holidays of
Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush
illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a
peek into modern Muslim culture-and into the ancient roots of its
most cherished traditions.
From one sun to countless stars, this gentle introduction to
numbers also celebrates the many diverse traditions of the Muslim
world, encouraging readers young and old to reflect upon - and
count - their many blessings. Like GOLDEN DOMES AND SILVER LANTERNS
and CRESCENT MOONS AND POINTED MINARETS, this latest offering in
the Concepts of the Muslim World series has stunning illustrations,
rhyming read-aloud text, and informative back matter, and it is
equally at home in the classroom or being read on a parent's lap.
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