Het werk van Fatima Sharafeddine duikt in de complexiteit van de kindertijd en verweeft vaak thema's als oorlog en verlies. Haar schrijven, gevormd door persoonlijke ervaringen tijdens de Libanese burgeroorlog, biedt een gevoelige en eerlijke verkenning van de innerlijke wereld van een kind wanneer het met tegenspoed wordt geconfronteerd. Sharafeddine streeft ernaar om kinderen een stem te geven en hen instrumenten aan te reiken om hun gevoelens te uiten, en biedt lezers uiteindelijk een gevoel van hoop en veerkracht.
PICTURE STORYBOOKS. Mimi hates her curly hair and wishes she had straight, silky hair - just like princesses in stories and mermaids in the sea. Her friend Fatima has the sort of hair Mimi wants! If only she could get a hair straightener but her mum says no. But what happens when Mimi dreams her hair is straight?. Ages 0+
The story explores the relationship between Mimi and her hardworking mother, a busy doctor often fatigued after long hours. When Mimi insists her mother quit her job, the mother devises a plan to help Mimi understand the significance of her work. Through this journey, themes of appreciation for dedication and the importance of balancing family and career are highlighted, showcasing how love and understanding can bridge the gap between their worlds.
When Mimi and her family visit Paris they have a lovely time. They explore famous places and eat delicious food. But when Mimi goes to feed the pigeons she gets lost! How will Mimi find her family in a city full of strangers?
Mimi's learning the piano - which is exciting But it's really hard, much more difficult than she thought it would be and she really wants to give up. Can her mum and teacher convince her to carry on? Will Mimi learn the piano in time for the school concert?