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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · February 10, 2026
Some of Us Are Brave
Three kids face fears and forge bonds as Hurricane Harvey hits.
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Saadia Faruqi
Biography
Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, essayist and interfaith activist. She writes for a number of publications including the Huffington Post, and is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry and prose. Her adult short story collection Brick Walls: Tales of Hope & Courage from Pakistan was published in 2015. She resides in Houston, TX with her husband and children.
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55
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6
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Picture books
39
Graphic novels
1
Chapter books
15
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Book type breakdown: 39 picture books, 1 graphic novels, 15 chapter books.
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Ali's cooking day turns chaotic when his brother Fateh disrupts everything. Can Ali find a clever solution?
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Can Ali turn a robot competition meltdown into a teamwork triumph?
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A tent disaster tests Yasmin's creativity on a scout trip.
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A young director struggles to save a chaotic school play.
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Marya's quest for a trophy at the fall festival tests her priorities.
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Ali's dinosaur knowledge is tested on a field trip. Can he turn mistakes into opportunities?
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A paper airplane contest with a twist challenges Ali's expertise.
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Ali loses his brother in a bustling market. Can he find him?
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A girl's epic birthday party plans risk disaster. Can she pull it off?
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022
Three kittens vanish, and a goat follows home. Can the girls solve the chaos before it's too late?
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A puzzling illness challenges Doctor Yasmin's detective skills.
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Picture Book · 2021
A missing book turns library day into a mystery.
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021
Yasmin faces school challenges with courage and creativity.
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021
A shy girl hides at a wedding but ends up in the spotlight.
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020
A wilting seedling challenges Yasmin's gardening skills. Can she find the solution in time?
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019
Yasmin must restore order in class before the teacher returns.
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018
A young girl named Yasmin navigates various challenges and adventures in her daily life, learning valuable lessons and growing as a person.
Sale price
$574
Yasmin the Explorer
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018
A young girl goes on an adventure with her mother to the farmer's market and learns to navigate using a map.
Sale price
$759
Yasmin the Fashionista
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018
A bored girl turns a fashion mishap into a creative rescue mission.
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Yasmin the Builder
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018
A class of students work together to build a city using various materials.
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Yasmin the Painter
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018
A young artist finds inspiration in chaos for a school contest.
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