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Jerusalem’s Hidden Gate $ 17.60Add to cart5 – 7 years
The historic city of Jerusalem has many gates, but they remain closed to most Palestinian children. However, there is one hidden passage that welcomes children from all over the world to enter the heart of the city. Where could this hidden gate be?
Embark on a captivating journey through the historic streets and vibrant neighborhoods of Jerusalem in this beautiful heart-warming adventure.
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It’s Time for Bed – Adam & Mishmish $ 7.43Add to cart0 – 3 years
It’s Time for Bed is an interactive book that allows children to experience the bedtime rituals and habits of Adam and Mishmish. This reinforces the importance of these habits for children and helps them become a part of their daily lives.
At the end of the book, there is a felt flap where children can cover Adam & Mishmish and tuck them in before wishing them a goodnight. This allows them to develop their sensory and motor skills and solidify their bedtime routine.
This book is part of the I Am Adam series by Adam Wa Mishmish. Additionally, it is connected to a YouTube song and its very own augmented reality App, both of which can be accessed by scanning the codes on the back cover of the book.
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First Day of School – Goldfish Series $ 5.50Add to cart3 – 5 years
Raneem is excited and eager for her first day of school, but slowly her fears and uncertainty start to mount only to culminate when her Mom leaves her in school.
What will happen to Raneem throughout her first day of school? Will Mom ever come back for her? And who’s heard knocking behind the door? Lift the flap to find out!
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Where are you Saadoun? $ 7.70Add to cart3 – 5 years
A warm simple story that addresses separation anxiety with lovely rhythmic language.
Saadoun wakes up every morning in silence so as not to wake his beloved dog Simsim. And when Simsim finally wakes up, he barks with joy and fetches the ball to play with Saadoun. But there’s a problem – Saadoun is not there!
How will Simsim spend his day without Saadoun? And what will happen when Saadoun returns from school?
The story “Where Are You, Saadoun?” shines a light on the relationship between a child and their pet, illustrating the challenges of separation and the joy of reunion in a way that will touch the hearts of young readers.
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Whose Doll is this? $ 11.00Add to cart11+ years
Born and raised in the US, 17-year-old Arwa is looking for a special gift to give to her grandmother Laila, a university professor in Chicago.
Never in her wildest dreams did she expect to find such an unbelievable present. Together with her best friend Sarah she embarks on an exciting adventure to find out how her Grandma’s present ended up in Chicago all the way from Jaffa Palestine.
As the story of a family of Palestinian immigrants unfolds, Arwa must find the right balance between two cultures and come to terms with her family’s painful history.
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Factory of Memories $ 11.00Add to cart11+ years
Jaber, Rafia, Mansour and Adli are ready to move to 10th grade. They have been good friends since they were in KG. Under the Carob tree on Asour Hill the friends play the Memory Game and share roles that will soon expose the hidden facets of each of their personalities. What is it that pushes Jaber to protect his memories? Why did Jaber create a Memory factory in his imagination? Will Jaber succeed in moving out of the memory circle to real life? A moving novel full of deep emotions honoring memories and the will to live in the present.
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A Strange Adventure – Dahnoun Series $ 11.00Add to cart7 – 9 years
While Hind is examining the contents of a straw basket she got as a present from her Aunt, she is suddenly transported to a very strange world where thread spools talk and a lobster plays a musical instrument.
But all is not well in this beautiful place. There is an impending danger in the air. Will Hind and her friends be able to save the day?
An exciting story that is full of fantasy and adventure.
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Sleep Zaina Sleep $ 9.35Add to cart5 – 7 years
Zaina does not like to go to bed on her own. To make her mother stay with her she finds one excuse after another.
“Sleep Zaina Sleep” is a story about the vivid imagination of kids and the magic of dreams that can sometimes transform everyday objects into scary things. We may wonder, be scared or amazed at our dreams but it is comforting and reassuring to know that all wondrous things are in dreams.
This story comes with a lovely song
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Mystery of the Falcon’s Eye $ 11.00Add to cart11+ years
17-year-old Ziad who lives in Qalandia refugee camp finds himself the sole bread winner of his family after his activist father gets arrested and becomes an administrative prisoner.
We first meet Ziad while he’s selling hot tea to a long line of people waiting in their cars to cross the checkpoint. Ziad lives with his great grandmother, mother, sister and younger brother. His great Grandma is senile and keeps repeating stories of the past but there is one story – in particular- that never changes. It is the story of the family’s lost gold left in their village – Lifta – when they were forced to flee during the war.
It is a story about yearning to ‘return’ to the ancestral village his people were forced to leave and not allowed to return.
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There’s a Jungle in Saifo’s Room $ 11.00Add to cart3 – 5 years
A little boy sets out on an exciting imaginary adventure where he meets and interacts with the animals on the wall mural in his room.
On each spread he meets a different set of animals and has fun with them. The child reader is encouraged to count the animals he sees on each spread. He/she can then choose the correct numeral sticker (attached to the book) to stick in its assigned space.
The story line is full of action and humor and written in rhyme.
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Against the Tide $ 11.00Add to cart11+ years
After the tragic death of her elder brother, and an unfortunate accident that leaves her father paralyzed and bound to his wheelchair, Yusra’s family is forced to beg for handouts from their neighbors. Between her family’s struggles and the restrictions of life in occupied Palestine, Yusra feels like the walls are closing in on her.
Then she has an idea: she decides to fix up her father’s fishing boat and take up his trade to become the first and only fisher woman in Gaza.
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Why Not? $ 14.30Add to cart5 – 7 years
For thirty years, Samia’s father never missed a single day of work—until one day, he fell ill and couldn’t go out to wake people up for Suhoor.
Knowing how dedicated her father is to his duty, Samia decides to take his place for one night until he recovers. But will her father accept her stepping into the role of the Musaharati? And how will the villagers react?
A touching story that highlights values such as courage and solidarity while showcasing cherished Ramadan traditions.
It transports readers to the enchanting village of Lifta in Palestine during the 1930s.
Listen to the Musaharati song from below.
