YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S CATALOG
2018
HAMAD BIN KHALIFA UNIVERSITY PRESS
Young Adult & Children’s Catalog
Table of Contents Domou Al Qatil Ma Ra’yukum fi Shakli Al Aan? Shawk Al-Kawadi Ojouba Heenama Kan Lil Shawaria Asmaa Hamda & Fisaikra Victory Over Abu Derya Arhama Mah and Me Ghosoun and her Brother, the Gazelle Fatima Wa Sareqat Al-Ahlam Alwan Naqesa Sultan Al Baher Discover Qatar’s biodiversity Indama Marada Al Am Nooh Khayal Manal Silsilat Al Mashaer Fafa Wa Asdiqaaiha: Al Bayda Fafa Wa Asdiqaaiha: Al Mawja Al Kabira Silsilat Al Mowatana I See, I Learn Filfull Yureed Al Mazeed! Filfull Yaghdab!
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A Recipe for Home Matloob Al-Qabd ‘Alayh Haya Na’ud Latifa Wal Qamar Look Out Carissa! Angry Majid Inaho Kitab Jaro Yoheb Al Kotob La Ya Tarek! Akher Shajarah fil Madina Alamatni Namlah Matha Takhtar? Rehlet Riyal Mamlakat Ibreez Mischief Diary Ana Ushbeh Al Qamar Ashgar Al Hawaa Layla Bela Internet My Environment, Life Cycle The Polka-Dotted Dress Ala Taqrakni? Values for a Better World Anf Al Moharej
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Domou Al Qatil (Tears of the Assassin)
On the afternoon when Angel Allegria arrives at the Poloverdos’ farmhouse, he kills the farmer and his wife. But he spares their child, Paolo–a young boy who will claim this as the day on which he was born. Together, the killer and the boy begin a new life on this remote and rugged stretch of land in Chile. Then Luis Secunda, a well-todo and educated fellow from the city, descends upon them. Paolo is caught in the paternal rivalry between the two men. But life resumes its course . . . until circumstances force the three to leave the farm. In doing so, Angel and Luis confront their pasts as well as their inevitable destinies– destinies that profoundly shape Paolo’s own future.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992179024 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Anne-Laure Bondoux is a well-known French writer. She has written several novels for young adults in several genres and received many literary awards and prizes in her native France.
Ma Ra’yukum fi Shakli Al Aan? (Does My Head Look Big in This)
When sixteen-year-old Amal decides to wear the hijab fulltime, her entire world changes, all because of a piece of cloth... Everyone has a reaction. Her parents, her teachers, her friends, people on the street.
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992142578 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2012
Randa Abdel-Fattah was born in Australia to Egyptian-Palestinian parents and lives in Sydney with her family where she is a practising lawyer.
But she stands by her decision to embrace her faith and all that it is, even if it does make her a little different from everyone else. Can she handle the taunts of “towel head,” the prejudice of her classmates, and still attract the cutest boy in school? Brilliantly funny and poignant, Randa Abdel-Fattah’s debut novel will strike a chord in all teenage readers, no matter what their beliefs. Winner of the Australian Book Industry Awards’ Australian Book of the Year for Older Children, and selected as a Notable Book by the Children’s Book Council 2006, Australia
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Shawk Al-Kawadi Reem is a thoughtful young girl who delights in her life with her parents and delights them with her presence. But life has many surprises in store for her and before she knows it she has lost her parents and is left at the mercy of her stepmother and stepsisters.
Eissa Abdullah is Qatar’s leading Young Adult author and an active figure on the literary and cultural scene throughout the GCC.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927118616 PRICE: 50 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Ojouba (Wonder)
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927101137 PRICE: 45 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She was a graphic designer and art director for many years before writing Wonder. She lives in Brooklyn, where she is surrounded by magical water towers, with her husband, their two sons, and their two dogs, Bear and Beau.
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He’s about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if you’ve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is, Auggie’s just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he’s just like them, despite appearances?
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Heenama Kan Lil Shawaria Asmaa (Where the Streets Had a Name)
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992142080 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2010
Thirteen-year-old Hayaat is on a mission. She believes a handful of soil from her grandmother’s ancestral home in Jerusalem will save her beloved Sitti Zeynab’s life. The only problem is that Hayaat and her family live behind the impenetrable wall that divides the West Bank, and they’re on the wrong side of check points, curfews, and the travel permit system. Plus, Hayaat’s best friend Samy always manages to attract trouble.
Randa Abdel-Fattah was born in Australia to Egyptian-Palestinian parents and lives in Sydney with her family where she is a practising lawyer.
But luck is on the pair’s side as they undertake the journey to Jerusalem from the Palestinian Territories when Hayaat and Samy have a curfew-free day to travel.
Winner of the Golden Inkys Award and shortlisted for the 2010 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature
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Hamda & Fisaikra FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992178874 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2011
Also available in Arabic: ISBN: 9789992178881
This Cinderella story is known across the world in many versions. The tale of Hamda, or the Gulf Cinderella, takes place at the edge of the sea, where the magical Fisaikra fish comes to the rescue of poor Hamda, and brings her together with a charming prince. Available in Arabic and English editions, this is a perfect book for all parents and educators looking for children’s books on the culture of the Arabian Gulf.
Kaltham Al-Ghanim is Professor of Sociology and Director of Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at Qatar University.
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Victory Over Abu Derya The pearl fleet has returned from another hard season at sea. The legendary guardian of the Sea Kingdom, Abu Derya, has inflicted a terrible defeat and many ships and sailors have been lost. When Rashid’s grandmother has a dream in which her grandson’s hands are filled with pearls, the villagers are determined to reverse their fortune. But Abu Derya is ready once again to unleash his forces.
Mohamed Ali is a writer, painter and expert on the cultural heritage of his home country, Qatar. He has authored and illustrated many children’s books and produced and presented children’s programmes in Qatar and the Arab world. 10
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119651 PRICE: 50 QAR PUB DATE: 2012
Also available in Arabic: ISBN: 9789927119668
Arhama FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119880 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2016
This is the story of the famous Arhama when he was a child. He starts out not wanting to attend school, thinking that he can be the greatest sailor alive using only his talent. Through many trials and tribulations, he comes to understand the value of science and the knowledge that he needs to learn to be able to set sail across the seas.
Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud is a Qatari engineer, journalist and author. He is the acclaimed author of the historical adventure novels Al Qursan and Al-Shiraa’ Al-Moqaddas. Arhama is Al-Mahmoud’s first foray into children’s literature.
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Mah and Me Azzan introduces us to his grandmother, who he loves very much. He loves visiting her, listening to her tell him stories, and her big hugs. But one day, Azzan has to say goodbye to his grandmother‌will he be able to understand where she has gone and what it means to lose her?
Ibtihaj Al-Harthi is an author/illustrator who works predominantly in digital medium but enjoys oil paintings and watercolor drawings. Her artwork is inspired by magical realism and infused by the everyday magic seen in the local life in Omani villages. She is the founder of Dahareez Arts an illustration services company. 12
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119672 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Also available in Arabic: ISBN: 9789927119897
Ghosoun and her Brother, the Gazelle FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927118586 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2016
Also available in Arabic: ISBN: 9789927119279
A tale from Qatari tradition: Ghosoun’s wicked stepmother turns her brother into a gazelle, and the children flee, looking for safety for them and their loyal dog, Salfa. After incredible adventures and journeys, will they find happiness?
Kaltham Al-Ghanim is Professor of Sociology and Director of Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at Qatar University. This is her second book that highlights Qatari folklore.
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Fatima Wa Sareqat Al-Ahlam (Fatima and the Dream Thief ) Fatima lives with her mother and brother, Hassan. One day, Hassan goes out to seek his fortune, but runs afoul of an evil Lord who takes his dreams and sends him home empty-handed. Fatima is determined to get her brother’s dreams back, and to secure her family’s livelihood.
Rafik Schami is an awardwinning German author, storyteller and critic whose work has enchanted young and old for over thirty years in 27 languages. Born in Syria in 1946, Schami started writing stories in Arabic in 1965 and has since won a multitude of awards including, The Hamburg Children’s Literature Prize (2013) and Winner of One City, One Book prize, Vienna (2012). 14
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119927 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2016
Alwan Naqesa (Missing Colors)
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927118593 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2017
Gulnar Hajo is a children’s book author and illustrator. Born in Damascus, Syria, she graduated from the College of Fine Arts at the University of Damascus and went on to work as Editor-in-Chief of a children’s magazine for four years. During that time, Gulnar realized her passion for writing and illustrating for children, and has done that since 2005, with 20 titles to date. She lives in Istanbul with her husband and two daughters.
Take a walk down the street in a town, any town. But this time, really look at the little faces that are cleaning the cars, selling food, and cleaning shoes on the pavements. Listen to their dreams as they look up to the sky and search for the sun. Is what these children are dreaming of impossible to find? Is it impossible for us to help them get it? You will find that their dreams are simple, and their happiness lies in a blue sky and a sweet breeze.
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Sultan Al Baher (The Sultan of the Sea)
Sail the high seas in an adventurous sailing competition between May, the granddaughter of the naval fleet commander, Shahin, and Ghilan, a clever sailor with the newly discovered sail at his disposal. This legendary tale is based on traditional stories passed down from generation to generation and explains how the sail was brought to Qatar. Who won this competition, you will see! Has this innovation helped achieve victory? Will May’s passion or Ghilan’s wit prevail? Who will rightfully claim the title of Sultan Al Baher?
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119910 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Shaikha Al Zeyara is the established children’s author of several books since 2009. She has organized many workshops and written several articles on the importance of reading and writing for children. This is her first published work with Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press.
Discover Qatar’s biodiversity The Qatar Nature Explorer series offers a unique insight into Qatar’s natural history and wildlife, and is an essential resource for schools and parents.
FORMAT: PAPERBACK PUB DATE: 2013
Also available in Arabic:
ISBN: 9789992194942
ISBN: 9789992194959
ISBN: 9789992178867
ISBN: 9789992194973
ISBN: 9789992194980
ISBN: 9789992194966
Frances Gillespie is a British national who has resided in Qatar since 1985. She has spent many years studying the fauna and flora of the region and has a particular interest in the prehistory and history of the country.
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Indama Marada Al Am Nooh (A Sick Day for Amos McGee) Amos McGee is an old zookeeper who goes through the same routine every day with each of his animal companions. He starts his day by playing chess with the elephant and ends his day by reading to the owl in the evening. When he catches a cold one day, his animal companions miss him and visit him at home to spend time with him like they normally do at the zoo. The story ends with everyone spending the night at Amos’s house in anticipation of going back to the zoo the following morning.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992195512 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2014
Philip C. Stead divides his time between Ann Arbor, Michigan, and New York City. Philip is the author and illustrator of Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas on Toast.
Khayal Manal (Manal’s World)
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927118081 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Muneera Saad Al-Romaihi is a Qatari author who is constantly inspired by her very own children. Muneera is an active member of the community who strives to help develop the local literary culture and establish a love of reading and writing among local youths from a young age.
Manal is a lively young girl who loves reading her stories and living imaginary adventures as much as she loves playing in the park with her friends. One day, Manal notices a little girl sitting by herself in a corner at the park. Even though the little girl can walk and Manal cannot, it is Manal who tries to get her new friend out of her shell. Read along to see how Manal reaches out and forms a connection with her new friend.
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Silsilat Al Mashaer (The Feelings Series)
The Feelings Series helps young readers explore their emotions and how to handle them. Children explore the reasons why they may feel a particular emotion - happy, angry, sad, jealous, proud and caring - and the appropriate action to take when they experience such feelings. The clear text and colorful, amusing illustrations uses familiar situations to enhance children’s understanding of their feelings and those of other people.
Sarah Medina is an experienced and accomplished author who has written many series of books on personal health and social education, including Life Skills, with such titles as Respect Others, Respect Yourself, and Get Wise, which highlights issues related to bullying, the environment and drugs among others.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK PRICE: 20 QAR FOR EACH PUB DATE: 2012
ISBN: 9789992194164
ISBN: 9789992194157
ISBN: 9789992194140
ISBN: 9789992194171
ISBN: 9789992194188
ISBN: 9789992194133
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Fafa Wa Asdiqaaiha: Al Bayda Meet Fafa the turtle, Douka the lively ladybird, Moumou the bouncy frog and Outi the cuddly seal, in the first stories to be based on Al Jazeera Children’s Channel’s favourite TV characters.
Sally Grindley has been involved with children’s books nearly all her working life, first as editor of the children’s book club Books for Children, and for almost as long as a children’s author. Sally’s novel Spilled Water won a Smarties Gold Medal, as well as regional awards, such as the Lincolnshire Young People’s Award. She has over 100 published books.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992142158 PRICE: 20 QAR PUB DATE: 2011
Fafa Wa Asdiqaaiha: Al Mawja Al Kabira FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992142165 PRICE: 20 QAR PUB DATE: 2011
Meet Fafa the turtle, Douka the lively ladybird, Moumou the bouncy frog and Outi the cuddly seal, in the first stories to be based on Al Jazeera Children’s Channel’s favourite TV characters.
Sally Grindley has been involved with children’s books nearly all her working life, first as editor of the children’s book club Books for Children, and for almost as long as a children’s author. Sally’s novel Spilled Water won a Smarties Gold Medal, as well as regional awards, such as the Lincolnshire Young People’s Award. She has over 100 published books. 23
Silsilat Al Mowatana (The Citizenship Series)
Books in this series introduce children to the character values that embody citizenship. Playful, engaging illustrations are used to reinforce students’ understanding of the concepts. ISBN: 9789992194201
ISBN: 9789992194232
ISBN: 9789992194195
ISBN: 9789992194225
ISBN: 9789992194249
ISBN: 9789992194218
Cassie Mayer has written several series of children’s books, including Our Global Community, First Biographies and Weather Watchers. FORMAT: PAPERBACK PRICE: 20 QAR FOR EACH PUB DATE: 2012
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ISBN: 9789992194256
I See, I Learn FORMAT: PAPERBACK PRICE: 25 QAR FOR EACH PUB DATE: 2015
ISBN: 9789927101489
ISBN: 9789927101502
ISBN: 9789927101496
ISBN: 9789927101472
This series teaches important skills for school readiness and daily life: Social Skills, Emotional Skills, Health and Safety Skills, Cognitive Skills. Each book includes A Closer Look; two pages of activities and questions for further exploration.
Stuart J. Murphy (born 1942) is a visual learning specialist and children’s book author. Murphy was born and raised in Rockville, Connecticut, and studied illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
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Filfull Yureed Al Mazeed! (Marvin Wanted MORE!)
Marvin is not happy. Why are the other sheep bigger than him? And faster than him? And WHY can they jump higher than him? Something has to change, and Marvin knows exactly how to change it . . . by EATING! After eating the grass and the flowers and the bushes, Marvin wants more. But what happens when there’s nothing more left for Marvin to eat?
Joseph Theobald studied Illustration at Falmouth college of Arts and his first book Marvin Wanted MORE! is a winner of the Macmillan Prize for children’s book illustrations. Both Marvin books are now sold around the world in many different languages.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927101977 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Filfull Yaghdab! (Marvin Angry!)
One perfect morning, Molly eats the very apple that Marvin had his eye on. Marvin is CROSS and has a terrible tantrum, rampaging through the countryside, causing chaos. Who will be able to calm Marvin down and tease him out of his tantrum? Will he be able to do it by himself or will he need some help?
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927101960 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Joseph Theobald studied Illustration at Falmouth college of Arts and his first book Marvin Wanted MORE! is a winner of the Macmillan Prize for children’s book illustrations. Both Marvin books are now sold around the world in many different languages.
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A Recipe for Home Food for thought: where do children from multiple cultures call home? Join Layan and her friends on a mouth-watering journey where they explore different cultures and make a delectable discovery about the limitless love between family that knows no borders. Here, you will find the answer that every multi-cultural child asks: Where is my home?
Ghenwa Yehia is a LebaneseCanadian author, bibliophile, and mother. When she doesn’t have her nose in a book, she can be found starting multiple manuscripts that she never has the time to finish (until now!). She studied Journalism at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. 28
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119835 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Matloob Al-Qabd ‘Alayh (Wanted! Rafly Rabbit, Book Burglar) FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927101984 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Some rabbits dream about lettuce and carrots, others dream of flowering meadows and juicy dandelions, but Ralfy dreams only of books. In fact, he doesn’t just dream about them, he wants to read them ALL THE TIME. Soon his obsession sends him spiraling into a life of crime! Emily Mckenzie grew up next to a pine forest where her love of illustration and writing stories was inspired by regular walks among the trees looking for rabbits and hedgehogs, and days spent pouring over children’s books. She studied Graphic Design at Edinburgh College of Art, and worked as cover designer for Mainstream Publishing for seven years before leaving to pursue her dream of writing and illustrating her own children’s books. 29
Haya Na’ud (Counting Qatar)
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119088 PRICE: 15 QAR PUB DATE: 2017
Let’s count! This is not your ordinary counting book; instead, Haya Na’ud aims to teach children Arabic numerals from 1 to 10 through pictures from Gulf culture, such as local animals and items found in Gulf homes since ancient times.
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Latifa Wal Qamar (Latifa and the Moon) FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119378 PRICE: 20 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Latifa the giraffe wishes she were more like her friend the monkey. But instead of swinging from tree to tree, she wants to swing from the moon! Latifa and her friends in the animal kingdom work together to figure out a way for Latifa to have her fun, despite the taunts of the mischievous fox who laughs at their efforts, thinking it’s impossible. Will Latifa and her friends be able to make her wish come true? Read this quirky tale to find out!
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Look Out Carissa! Carissa is a loveable cow who just can’t seem to stop bumping into things! What could the trouble be? Off she goes on an adventure to find out what is making her so clumsy. Can you guess what it is? She makes a surprising new friend along the way who has quietly guessed exactly what the problem is.
Hawaya Noor’s love of children’s books manifested when she became a mother. This British first-time author currently lives in Abu Dhabi with her husband and her main inspiration, daughter Na’ima.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927101854 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2015
Also available in Arabic: ISBN: 9789927101861
Angry Majid FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119620 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2017
Also available in Arabic: ISBN: 9789927119262
Being an only child is not all it’s cracked up to be! Families can be overwhelming, and for Majid, one of four kids, it’s a positive nightmare! His sister always bosses him around, while his other sister plays with his toys without asking. Even his older brother takes pleasure in teasing him and playing pranks on him. Majid is angry and he’s had enough. He wishes more than anything that he was an only child. But what would that really mean? Majid and his mother explore the pitfalls of being an only child, in the hopes of changing his mind.
Muneera Saad Al-Romaihi is a Qatari author who is constantly inspired by her very own children. Muneera is an active member of the community who strives to help develop the local literary culture and establish a love of reading and writing among local youths from a young age. 33
Inaho Kitab (It’s a Book)
Playful and lighthearted, with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith, It’s a Book is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age. This satisfying, perfectly executed picture book has something to say to readers of all ages.
Lane Smith is an American illustrator and writer of children’s books, known best for picture books created with other writers. It’s a Book, which Smith both wrote and illustrated, was a New York Times bestseller for over six months and has been translated into over 25 languages.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992195529 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2014
Jaro Yoheb Al Kotob (Dog Loves Books) FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992194850 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2013
Dog loves books so much that he decides to open his own bookshop. At first, customers are scarce. However, this is all right, because Dog is surrounded by books so he’s never short of friends or an adventure. And when customers start coming into his store, Dog knows exactly which books to recommend.
Louise Yates writes and illustrates children’s books. Dog Loves Books debuted as a 2010 New York Times bestseller and went on to win the Parents’ Choice Award in the US.
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La Ya Tarek! (No, David!)
La Ya Tarek is the first in a series of children’s picture books starring author and artist David Shannon’s alter ego, a sharp-toothed little child who is delightfully naughty.
David Shannon was born in Washington, D.C, in 1959. He grew up in Spokane, WA. David liked to draw as soon as he could hold a crayon. In 1999 the semi-autobiographical story, No, David!, received a Caldecott Honor. David has written and/or illustrated over 35 books for children. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Heidi and his daughter, Emma.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992194836 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2014
Akher Shajarah fil Madina (The Last Tree in the City) FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992194027 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2012
Peter Carnavas was born in Brisbane in 1980. As a small boy, he enjoyed copying out his favourite picture books and occasionally typed a small newspaper about the goings-on of his household. Peter has successfully written and illustrated several books for children.
Edward lives in the city. Edward’s city is a place of concrete and cars, a world without colour. Every day, Edward takes himself to a part of the city that is not like the city at ٍ آخر َشج ِ ََّيزنُ «إدوارد» بعدَ اكْتِشافِ ِه أن َ َ tree ْ َ city. He is all – the رةlast in the ِ يف امل .ً َم ْوجودةone َْدينة لَ َت ُعد happy there, until day, the tree ِ َ his ُ َ ً ِّر قduck) ً ،َليل .ف َْضلEdward مور أ يدُ طَريقة is gone. َ َب ْعدَ أنْ ُيفك َ ( ل َي ْجعل األand ِِقص ٌة مؤَ ثِّر ٌة عن الطبِيعة eventually figure out aُ unique way ِوياف ِ more ُ beautiful ُ وكيف يت َظونcity .عليها األطفال مع َعامل َ ُ البيئة to make the than it ever was before. If you have ever lived in a city and longed for fresher air, you will identify with Edward instantly. If you have ever shaken your head in disbelief as a patch of greenery is replaced by another patch of concrete, this book is for you. books.hbkupress.com
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Alamatni Namlah (The Ant Teacher)
Badr is 6-year-old boy who loves to play outside in his garden. But one of his favourite pastimes is not a pleasant one: Badr loves to squash ants. He squishes them and squeezes them. He blocks their path and takes away their food. He stomps on their home and makes their lives miserable. He never thought what it may be like for the ants having to deal with Badr, the ant bully. But one fateful night, Badr gets a taste of his own medicine when he experiences first-hand how it feels to be a tiny ant with a big bully.
Jameela Sultan Al Mass Al Jassem is a Qatari children’s book author who worked for many years at the Ministry of Education in Qatar. There, she co-authored the Arabic language curricula and contributed to children’s stories created by the Ministry. In 2012, she received a certified human development training certificate which she puts to use presenting workshops for teachers and mothers interested in education and promoting literacy.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119293 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Matha Takhtar? (You choose!)
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789992194867 PRICE: 30 QAR PUB DATE: 2012
Imagine you could go anywhere, with anyone and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? What games would you play? Go on... You choose!
Pippa Goodhart’s interest in children’s books was originally sparked by a Saturday job at Heffers in Cambridge when she was at school. Since then, Pippa qualified as a teacher and returned to Heffers, where she eventually became Manager of the Children’s Bookshop. She has been writing since 1993 and has written over 100 books! Her books have won or been shortlisted for numerous awards. 39
Rehlet Riyal (The Riyal’s Journey)
Abdullah, like any other child, loves to spend his money on toys and sweets and things for himself. But could his money be put to better use? When a Riyal comes to life and takes Abdullah on an adventurous journey to different places around the world, he learns the value of money and how he can spend in so many different and selfless ways.
Jameela Sultan Al Mass Al Jassem is a Qatari children’s book author who worked for many years at the Ministry of Education in Qatar. There, she co-authored the Arabic language curricula and contributed to children’s stories created by the Ministry. In 2012, she received a certified human development training certificate which she puts to use presenting workshops for teachers and mothers interested in education and promoting literacy.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119309 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Mamlakat Ibreez )Kingdom of Ibreez(
After the mysterious deaths of their parents, Sultan and Alanood’s lives will never be the same again. The surprises begin as soon as they move in with their unknown grandmother in the city of Al Khor. There, they discover a miraculous door leading them to another world, the Kingdom of Ibreez, where their grandmother is young again, and they become friends with a fox, a camel, a gerbil, and a giant Ghaf tree.
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 97899118623 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Eissa Abdullah is Qatar’s leading Young Adult author and an active figure on the literary and cultural scene throughout the GCC. Mamlakat Ibreez is his second novel for Young Adults.
Threads of the events unfold and intertwine into a whimsical tapestry that takes readers on an adventurous journey through the Kingdom of Ibreez.
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Mischief Diary Mischief Diary is a collection of fifteen short stories, “based” on real events. But what does it mean to be based on one’s memory of the past? It means, simply put, that no matter how accurate they feel, they work only as fictions. Funny, powerful, intense and lighthearted all at the same time, Mischief Diary steps outside of the market’s expectations for the young adult genre to take readers on a journey that addresses different issues with humor and laughter as guides.
Nada Faris is a Kuwaiti writer and performance poet known as “Kuwait’s Finest.” Her book of page poems and short prose Fountain of Youth is the 2016 Vine Leaves Vignette Collection Award Semi-Finalist. She also writes and performs for children and young adults.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119873 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Ana Ushbeh Al Qamar )I Look Like the Moon(
From the window of his hospital bedroom, a child looks out at the moon. The bright, white light is reflected on the child’s smooth, bare head. More than their similarity in appearance, both the moon and the child are symbols of purity and hope. In her delicate and poetic style, children’s author Muneera Saad Al-Romaihi tackles the poignant subject of brave children fighting the battle for their life where they face disease with a smile, and see the light in the heart of darkness.
FORMAT: HARDBACK ISBN: 9789927119347 PRICE: 45 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Muneera Saad Al-Romaihi is a Qatari author who is constantly inspired by her very own children. Muneera is an active member of the community who strives to help develop the local literary culture and establish a love of reading and writing among local youths from a young age.
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Ashgar Al Hawaa When the palm trees start complaining that the sidr trees take up too much space and consume too much food, Nasser’s father removes the sidr trees and replants them in a field far away. Soon after, the dates’ harvest declines and the palm trees are weakened to the point of suffocation. Why has this happened? Will Nasser be able to solve this problem and succeed in helping the palm trees breathe and thrive once again?
Dr. Jabr Fadl Muhanna Al Noaimi has a Bachelor Degree in Physics from Imperial College (London, UK). In 1975, he received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Manchester - (London, UK). In 1980, he was a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Physics at Qatar University, where he later became the Director of the Research and Applied Sciences and the Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Committee for the Protection of the environment. He founded Newton International Schools in 2006.
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FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927129025 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Layla Bela Internet (A Night Without Internet) Imagine a night without internet. No social media, no chatting, no games or any other form of technology-based entertainment. Could you survive? Alanood and Jassim face that exact reality one fateful night when the electricity goes out and they are stuck with their family, in the dark, with seemingly nothing to do. An insightful and reflective tale about how the internet is replacing familial bonds and how emotional connections need to be nurtured by human contact and not via technological means.
Basma El Khatib is a Lebanese writer and holds a degree in Journalism and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. She was a correspondent for the BBC Arabic radio between 2015-2017 and was a journalist at several Arabic publications, such as the Lebanese Ambassador and the London Life in the Culture, Media and Society sections. She also worked at Al-Arabi AlSaghir magazine, where she wrote comics and stories, and scripts for cultural programs on the radio and TV.
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119361 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
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Min Beati, Rehlat Hayat )My Environment, Life Cycle( These series teach children aged 0-3 about the environment around them using hand-drawn illustrations that reflect local Qatari and Gulf culture. The series includes seven books about colors, toys, foods, shapes, camels, falcons and palm trees.
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FORMAT: HARDBACK PRICE: 20 QAR FOR EACH PUB DATE: 2018
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Al-Fustan Al Munaqat (The Polka-Dotted Dress)
Sawsana refuses to wear the dress that her mom bought her. It is covered in horrendous polka dots! What was her mother thinking of, buying her this dress? If you’ve ever had to convince a stubborn child to put on their clothes, then this entertaining tale is perfect for you.
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119881 PRICE: 40 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Haifa Swarka, of Lod, Palestine, is a researcher in children’s literature and an established children’s writer. She has worked in the field of education for several years and, after receiving a Master's in Comparative Literature, she participated in several creative writing courses. In addition to Al-Fustan Al Munaqat, she has published with Ala Taqrakni, Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press. 47
Ala Taqrakni? )Can You Read Me?(
Can you read me? Turtle found a book, but it doesn’t have any words in it! Join her as she goes on a journey to find the words to fill up her book.
Haifa Swarka, of Lod, Palestine, is a researcher in children’s literature and an established children’s writer. She has worked in the field of education for several years and, after receiving a Master's in Comparative Literature, she participated in several creative writing courses. In addition to Ala Taqrakni, she has published Al-Fustan Al Munaqat with Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press. 48
FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119811 PUB DATE: FORTHCOMING
Values for a Better World FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119330 PRICE: 45 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
Can you change the world in one week? Al Maha Khalid Al Delaimi sure thinks so! Follow her on a journey with Jana, a fictional character loosely based on the author herself, who learns a new lesson every day of the week where she advises readers on personal and civic duties and responsibilities. Small changes by an individual really can impact the world. By adopting Jana’s values, kids really do make the world a better place.
Al Maha Al-Delaimi is a thirteen-year-old author who believes that moral values should shape people’s character and not their wealth, which is inspired her to write this book for her peers. Al Maha is HBKU Press’s youngest author. 49
Anf Al Moharej (The Clown’s Nose) FORMAT: PAPERBACK ISBN: 9789927119774 PRICE: 35 QAR PUB DATE: 2018
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Have you ever wondered how clowns got their bright, bulbous, red nose? Read the story of Ammar, the young sheppard, to find out!
Salim Aichouni was born in the historical city of Meliana in Algeria. He has two law degrees from the University of Blida in Algeria. He began writing short stories for children later in his career as he believes it is important that children are exposed to the Arab culture and Arabic language at an early stage. He bases his work on educational principles that elevate a child from one stage to another with the aim of developing their language.
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