
Part of the Ali the Great series
A fall challenges Ali's beliefs about bravery and emotions.
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Ali, a Pakistani American second grader, believes boys shouldn't cry. But when a playground fall tests his courage, he learns a new lesson in bravery. Can Ali embrace his true feelings and find a creative solution to his dilemma? Join Ali on a journey of self-discovery that challenges stereotypes and encourages young readers to rethink what it means to be brave.
Ali thinks boys should be tough and brave and never cry! But after a painful fall on the playground, Ali gets a lesson in bravery that helps him show his true feelings. Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution–you just have to find it! Includes an Urdu glossary, discussion prompts, a craft, and jokes.
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