Taghreed Najjar is een sleutelfiguur in de moderne kinderliteratuur en de oprichtster van Al Salwa Publishing House. Haar werk, variërend van prentenboeken voor jonge kinderen tot recente succesvolle jeugdromans, is diep verweven met educatieve omgevingen. Ze werkt actief samen met scholen, geeft workshops en haar boeken worden vaak opgenomen in schoolcurricula. Najjars toewijding aan het bevorderen van leesplezier blijkt uit haar interactieve aanpak met jonge lezers en haar streven naar impactvolle literaire ervaringen.
Brand new blue Early Reader title set in Lifta, Palestine about a little girl who finds herself with the important job of waking the village up for the Suhoor meal during Ramadan, when her father falls ill.
The story follows Aloush, the youngest sibling who idolizes his older brother Ramez. When Ramez's engagement threatens their bond, Aloush resorts to a series of humorous pranks to reclaim his brother's attention. This lighthearted tale, crafted by acclaimed Jordanian author Najjar, explores themes of sibling rivalry and love, all presented in vibrant full color. Will Aloush's antics bring them closer together, or will they drive them apart?
A fun picture book about the power of imagination from an award-winning female author and pioneer of children’s literature in the Arab world.Just imagine all the things you can do with a green piece of cloth. Will you turn it into the sail of a pirate ship or into a small tent? Just imagine. Will you turn it into a beautiful butterfly that will fly from one flower to another or into a super heroine that will protect everybody from evil? Just imagine…Raya and Samar just imagine and have great fun playing with a green piece of cloth. This delightful picture book from the Middle East celebrates the imagination and creativity of children.
A story about facing your fears and accepting differences, inspired by Arabic folk tales. The villagers are afraid of the “Ghoul.” For years, they’ve tiptoed around the village for fear of disturbing it. The monster doesn’t look like them, and it is believed to eat humans. One day, the brave Hassan embarks on a dangerous mission to face the long-feared Ghoul. When Hassan finally meets the Ghoul living on top of the mountain, he discovers that the Ghoul is just as terrified of people as they are of him. Hassan and the Ghoul realize that they can still be friends, despite their differences. A beautifully illustrated story that can be used as a springboard to discuss how we perceive those who are different and how our fears and prejudices may be built on false assumptions.