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Deep in the Sahara

By Kelly Cunnane
Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

By Kelly Cunnane
Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

By Kelly Cunnane
Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

By Kelly Cunnane
Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

By Kelly Cunnane
Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

By Kelly Cunnane
Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

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Oct 08, 2013 | ISBN 9780375870347 | 4-8 years

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    About Deep in the Sahara

    “Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination,” declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

    Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman’s beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla’s mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla’s head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray.

    An author’s note and glossary are included in the back of the book.

    About Deep in the Sahara

    “Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination,” declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

    Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman’s beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla’s mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla’s head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray.

    An author’s note and glossary are included in the back of the book.

    About Deep in the Sahara

    “Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination,” declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.

    Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman’s beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla’s mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla’s head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray.

    An author’s note and glossary are included in the back of the book.

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    May 01, 2018 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780525645665

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Oct 08, 2013 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375870347

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Oct 08, 2013 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780375988936

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    Praise

    Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2013:
    “Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination.”

    Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 9, 2013:
    “The warm, affirming portrait of Islam makes this a valuable resource for both Muslim audiences and a broader readership interested in potentially unfamiliar customs and observances of faith.”

    Starred Review, School Library Journal, November 2013:
    “This book incorporates authentic cultural details in both the poetic text and the evocative illustrations… [A] lovely original story.”

    Starred Review, Booklist, November 15, 2013:
    “The women, all individualized, exude true warmth, and readers will feel a quiet satisfaction when Lalla joins them. A special offering.”

    Awards

    Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year WINNER

    Virginia Capitol Choices Award List SUBMITTED 2014

    ALA Notable Children’s Book SELECTION 2014

    Children’s Book Committee at Bank Street College Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2014

    IRA Notable Books for a Global Society SELECTION 2014

    NCSS/CBC Notable Children’s Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies SELECTION 2014

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