KELLY CUNNANE received the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award for her
picture book For You Are a Kenyan Child, which the New York Times
described as "entrancing . . . an inviting introduction to a
different culture." Her book Chirchir Is Singing was an ALA-ALSC
Notable Children's Book. Kelly has lived and taught in Kenya and
Mauritania and currently lives in Beals, Maine.
HODA HADADI is a children's books illustrator living and working in
Tehran, Iran. She has illustrated more than forty books for
children and has won numerous international prizes, including the
New Horizons Bologna Ragazzi Award and the Grand Prix of Belgrade.
This is her first U.S. picture book.
KELLY CUNNANE received the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award for her picture book For You Are a Kenyan Child, which the New York Times described as ""entrancing . . . an inviting introduction to a different culture."" Her book Chirchir Is Singing was an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book. Kelly has lived and taught in Kenya and Mauritania and currently lives in Beals, Maine. HODA HADADI is a children's books illustrator living and working in Tehran, Iran. She has illustrated more than forty books for children and has won numerous international prizes, including the New Horizons Bologna Ragazzi Award and the Grand Prix of Belgrade. This is her first U.S. picture book.
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2013:
"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message
about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination.”
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 9, 2013:
"The warm, affirming portrait of Islam makes this a valuable
resource for both Muslim audiences and a broader readership
interested in potentially unfamiliar customs and observances of
faith."
Starred Review, School Library Journal, November 2013:
“This book incorporates authentic cultural details in both the
poetic text and the evocative illustrations… [A] lovely original
story.”
Starred Review, Booklist, November 15, 2013:
"The women, all individualized, exude true warmth, and readers will
feel a quiet satisfaction when Lalla joins them. A special
offering."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2013: "Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination." Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 9, 2013: "The warm, affirming portrait of Islam makes this a valuable resource for both Muslim audiences and a broader readership interested in potentially unfamiliar customs and observances of faith." Starred Review, School Library Journal, November 2013: "This book incorporates authentic cultural details in both the poetic text and the evocative illustrations... [A] lovely original story." Starred Review, Booklist, November 15, 2013: "The women, all individualized, exude true warmth, and readers will feel a quiet satisfaction when Lalla joins them. A special offering."
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