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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
The City of Jasmine
Written by Nadine Presley · Illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee
A girl recalls the enchanting beauty of her Syrian home.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 92 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a city where jasmine blossoms spill from balconies, a young Syrian American girl reminisces about her beloved Damascus. Her memories paint a vivid picture of a place filled with sweet scents and calming winds. As she navigates her new life, the echoes of her past offer comfort and connection. What will she discover about herself and her heritage in this lyrical journey through memory and identity?
From the publisher
A young Syrian American girl remembers the beauty and joy of her home in a gorgeous picture book that is perfect for fans of Watercress.I come from the City of Jasmine, where delicate blossoms spill from homes, balconies.Sweet scents dance in the wind, filling air, calming hearts.Inspired by her own childhood in Damascus, Syria, Nadine Presley’s lyrical picture book offers a sincere view of the city and is brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by Heather Brockman Lee, which brim with wonder and love.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 2025
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780063285088
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