Middle East

Discover the joys of 'Umrah when a brother and sister travel with their parents to the city of Mecca and perform this sacred ritual for the very first time. Colourful illustrations. Includes a poster and paper dolls for children to enact performing Umrah...

A big-hearted global celebration of mosques and the diverse worshippers that they welcome every day! My mosque feels safe like home. In my mosque, we pray for peace, love and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781639110483Author Thomas LockhavenFormat HardbackPage Count 170Imprint Twisted Key Publishing, LLCPublisher Twisted Key Publishing, LLCWeight(grams)...

Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing. His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazan's little red bike leans forgotten against...

Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save...

Oranges in No Man's Land brings Elizabeth Laird's emotional and gripping adventure to her next generation of fans. Since her father left Lebanon to find work and her mother tragically died in a shell attack, ten-year-old Ayesha has been living in the...

A heartfelt and honest story, and an introduction to the Palestinian struggle for readers between nine and eleven years-old, set on the Israeli-occupied West Bank.Written by Elizabeth Laird, in collaboration with Sonia Nimr, a Palestinian archaeologist,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year.Book InformationISBN 9780525645665Author Kelly CunnaneFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Dragonfly BooksPublisher Random...

Jake Atlas - tomb robber, treasure hunter, troublemaker!When Jake's parents vanish, Jake and his sister team up with shady tomb robbers to find them in the Egyptian desert in this riveting page-turning adventure by award-winning author Rob Lloyd Jones...

At a time when we are all asking questions about identity, grief, and how to stand up for what is right, this book by the author of A Thousand Questions will hit home with young readers who love Hena Khan and Varian Johnson-or anyone struggling to...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book!A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.Jude never thought she'd...

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645406467Author Emma L HalimFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Behind the Riverbank BooksPublisher Behind the Riverbank BooksWeight(grams) 136g

The perfect story to open up conversations about war and migration with little ones, anywhere in the world. In a war-torn city, a little girl tends to the last garden. But everyone is leaving and soon the girl has to leave too. The garden is all alone...

Philip Pullman's wry wit and award-winning talent brings much to this rich, dark and uplifting rendition of the classic tale ALADDIN AND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. With magic and mischief in equal measure, and with brand new illustrations...

TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family's friend,...

A novel of heart and courage inspired by the incredible story of a real-life princess and the foal she loves. Princess Haya, daughter of the King of Jordan, loves her family more than anything. So when tragedy strikes at its heart, she is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950170067Author Sarah MazorFormat HardbackPage Count 42Imprint MazorbooksPublisher MazorbooksWeight(grams) 431g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643791968Author A M DassuFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Tu BooksPublisher Tu BooksWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 132mm * 30mm

Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty and suffering in Syria, only to lose his father on the perilous journey. Now Ahmed's struggling to get by...

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Newbery Medal (Children's) 1962.Book InformationISBN 9780395137192Author Elizabeth George SpeareFormat PaperbackPage Count 255Imprint Houghton Mifflin...

The feisty heroines of these six folk tales all share one important quality: they are extremely SMART!The smart heroines of these folk tales come from different countries around the world. Natasha from Russia is full of comical fantasies but can still...

A joyful and big-hearted celebration of the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world. Ramadan Kareem! The holy month of mercy ...

New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book!A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.Jude never thought she'd...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

Being able to detect black magic isn't all tea and crumpets - and for Theodosia Throckmorton, it can be a decidedly tricky business! When Sticky Will drags Theo to a magic show featuring the Great Awi Bubu, she quickly senses there is more to the...

Dreamer. Rebel. Hero.Wadjda has one simple wish - to race her friend Abdullah on her very own bicycle. But in Saudi Arabia, it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes and her parents forbid her from having one. Sick of playing by the rules, Wadjda...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

When young Iqbal is sold into slavery at a carpet factory, his arrival changes everything for the other overworked and abused chidren there. It is Iqbal who explains to them that despite their master's promises, he plans on keeping them as his slaves...

Inspired by a true story, The Little War Cat is a moving tale of hope amidst conflict, written by debut author Hiba Noor Khan and beautifully illustrated by the astonishing Laura Chamberlain. The Little War Cat follows the story of a little grey cat who...

Put on two bright white sheets. Stand before the cube shaped Kaaba. Hear the adhan as it fills the air. See, hear, smell and feel the wondrous Hajj pilgrimage with a young boy, who's returned from Makkah a Hajji. A rhyming book, perfect to read...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375867194Author Catherine HapkaFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 143gDimensions(mm) 179mm...

Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi's tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions. Mimi is not...

Set sail along the mighty Nile River to experience the wonders of Egypt. The lilting, rhyming story text is followed by eleven pages full of educational information about ancient Egypt, gods and goddesses, a helpful map, and much more.About the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692600665Author John EwingFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Queensbooks.NYC, LLCPublisher Queensbooks.NYC, LLCWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Come along for a day in Egypt! There's so much to explore - candy-coloured boats, thumping tablas and warm pita bread. Author Aya Khalil and illustrator Magda Azab draw on their personal experience of life in Egypt to create this appealing board book for...

It's Rashin's first day of school in America! Everything is a different shape than what she's used to: from the foods on her breakfast plate to the letters in the books! And the kids' families are from all over! The new teacher asks each child to...