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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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The Case of the Spotted Leopard – Dahnoun Series $ 11.00Add to cart7 – 9 years
Without their parents’ knowledge, Adel and Amjad sign up on a chat app on the internet using the alias “Green Giant”.
They are approached by a suspicious person who calls himself “The Spotted leopard”. The Spotted Leopard befriends the two boys, and soon Adel and Amjad find themselves in trouble.
How will they get out of the fix they put themselves in? An exciting story full of action and suspense that touches upon some of the possible dangers kids may face on the internet.
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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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Zekazam Zekazoom – Dahnoun Series $ 11.00Add to cart7 – 9 years
Karmel and her family move from the city to the village to live in her late Grandmother’s farm.
At first Karmel feels sad and lonely and misses her friends in the city. Soon something amazing happens when she meets two creatures from outer space and a boy her age called Basem.
What are those strange creatures? How did they reach earth and are they dangerous?
An exciting action filled story that will transport the child to another world
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Koozy $ 14.30Add to cart5 – 7 years
Life surprises us sometimes by the sudden and unexpected absence of loved ones.
Koozy the cat suddenly disappears from the life of her young friend. He feels sadness and pain at her absence and tries to understand why his beloved Koozy disappeared and where she may have gone.
Will the young boy be able to come to terms with her loss?
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Something in My Hand $ 14.30Add to cart3 – 5 years
Eden creates an interesting game. She holds on to something tightly in her hand then goes are asking those around her what it is that is in her hand.
Who is the one person who guesses the right answer and how will that person be rewarded.
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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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The Hard to Please Horse – Best Friend Series $ 7.70Add to cart5 – 7 years
The young horse Ashhab is a dreamer. He tries out different jobs and finally stumbles on the right one while helping a circus clown put his act together.
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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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Mr. Policeman – Nursery Rhymes 2 $ 6.16Add to cart0 – 3 years
The rhymes in Mr. Policeman book deal with jobs and occupations. Some may not be familiar to the city child of today, like the buggy driver, the shoeshine boy but others, like the carpenter, doctor and policeman are. The rhymes are fun to sing along and connect children to their roots.
Titles of the rhymes in this books are:
- Mr. Policeman
- This is What He Does
- The Tomato Seller
- The Bread Seller
- Oh Stonemason …
- The Barber
- Abu Mahmoud
- The Shoeshine Boy
- My Grandfather is a Farmer
- Today is My Birthday
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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.
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The Complete Halazone Series $ 50.05Add to cart3 – 5 years
The Halazone series comprises 10 stories in a hardcover slipcase. The series follow Jude, her family and friends. Each story explores relatable themes from everyday life.
With simple, easy-to-follow narratives and vibrant illustrations, these books are perfect for kids from toddlers to primary, sparking joy and imagination as they bring the characters and adventures to life.
The Series includes:
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Why Not? $ 14.30
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Anything - Goldfish Series $ 5.50
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Shoushoya $ 8.50
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Shapes – Adam & Mishmish $ 6.33