Ali the Great Saves the Day

by Saadia Faruqi, Debby Rahmalia (Illustrator)

Overview

Ali Tahir is a Pakistani American second grader who loves his family and friends—and also loves getting attention! Ali’s big ideas sometimes lead to a little trouble—but his clever solutions and kind heart always save the day. Whether he’s at the South Asian market, the dinosaur museum, a rainy indoor recess, or an Eid party in his own backyard, Ali is always discovering new things. Jump into this lively collection of four stories to see how every day is an adventure with curious, clever Ali! These charming chapter book stories from Saadia Faruqi, author of the well-loved Yasmin series, will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780756593964
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2024
Series:	Ali the Great
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.25(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. She is the the author of the Yasmin series and also writes middle grade novels, such as Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and other books for children. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, an online magazine of poetry, short stories, and art. Besides writing books, she also loves reading, binge-watching her favorite shows, and taking naps. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her family.

Debby Rahmalia is an illustrator and storyteller based in Indonesia. She graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Interior Design degree. After her first baby was born, Debby was encouraged to pursue her dream of becoming an illustrator. She has been illustrating ever since and is looking forward to sharing the books she illustrates with her child. Working mainly with digital pencils, Debby is always looking for great stories to illustrate and opportunities to positively impact young minds.

Interviews

Written by Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular and long-running Yasmin series;