Book Series · 10 Books

Ali the Great Books

In order from Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise to Ali the Great and the Monkey Bar Tumble.

The Ali the Great series is a set of 10 picture books by Saadia Faruqi, published between 2023 and 2025. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 25 pages.

Ali the Great and the Paper Airplane Flop

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$2152

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise

By Saadia Faruqi, Debby Rahmalia (Illustrator)

Can Ali save Eid from his brother's crankiness and restore the fun?

27 pages

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Summary: Ali Tahir, a creative second grader, faces a challenge on his favorite day, Eid. With his brother Fateh's crankiness threatening to ruin the holiday festivities, Ali must find a way to lift his spirits and save the day. Will Ali's inventive ideas be enough to bring joy back to the celebration? Dive into this charming tale of family, creativity, and the power of a positive attitude.

The complete set

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Ali's bug hunt turns into a surprising adventure. Who's really hunting whom?

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Ali the Great and the Magic Trick Fix

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Ali's magic tricks fail at show-and-tell. Can he find a way to save the day?

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Ali the Great and Too Many Cooks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Ali's cooking day turns chaotic when his brother Fateh disrupts everything. Can Ali find a clever solution?

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$2152

Ali the Great and the Robot Meltdown

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Can Ali turn a robot competition meltdown into a teamwork triumph?

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$858

Ali the Great Saves the Day

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A second grader's big ideas lead to trouble, but clever solutions save the day.

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Ali the Great and the Monkey Bar Tumble

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2025

A fall challenges Ali's beliefs about bravery and emotions.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ali the Great series?

There are 10 books in the Ali the Great series. It began with Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise in 2023, and the newest book, Ali the Great and the Monkey Bar Tumble, was published in 2025.