The Arabic Quilt
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Arabic Quilt

Written by Aya Khalil · Illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan

A new school, a forgotten lunch, and a path to acceptance.

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36 pages· 1,040 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 710L
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Bookroo's summary

Kanzi, new to America from Egypt, just wants to fit in at school. But when her mother brings her forgotten lunch, teasing ensues. Wrapped in her grandmother's Arabic quilt, Kanzi finds solace and inspiration. Her poem about the quilt catches her teacher's eye, sparking a class project that bridges cultures. Can Kanzi's cherished memories of home help her find acceptance in this new world?

From the publisher

Kanzi’s family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that’s why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama shows up at school with the sandwich. Mama wears a hijab and calls her daughter Habibti (dear one). When she leaves, the teasing starts.

Awards

Arab American Book Award (2021)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
1,040
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
February 18, 2020
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780884487548
LCCN
2019954510

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