The gift of Eid

In the bustling Souk Al-Hamidiyah, Yasmine discovers that true joy comes from togetherness as she searches for a gift for her mother during their first Eid without her father.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Safadi, Shifa Saltagi (Author)
Other Authors: Jaleel, Aaliya (Illustrator), Henry, O., 1862-1910
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Holiday House, 2025.
Edition:First edition.
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Summary:In the bustling Souk Al-Hamidiyah, Yasmine discovers that true joy comes from togetherness as she searches for a gift for her mother during their first Eid without her father.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Audience:Ages 4-8.
ISBN:9780823455652
0823455653
Author Notes:Shifa Saltagi Safadi is the National Book Award Winning author of Kareem Between , the Amina Banana series, and several picture books, including The Gift of Eid . She has a bachelor's degree in English literature, is a former English teacher, and is passionate about spreading her love of reading and writing through school visits and story-times. Shifa was born in Syria and immigrated to the US with her parents as a young girl. She lives near Chicago with her husband and four children. Visit Shifa online at ShifaSafadi.com and on Instagram @ShifaSaltagiSafadi

Aaliya Jaleel is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator based in Dallas, Texas, who loves illustrating bright, bold color palettes, Islamic and South-Asian inspired patterns, and floral motifs. Some of her past works include the books Under My Hijab and Muslim Girls Rise . In addition to being an illustrator, Aaliya also works as a designer for animation.