Every night, my Ametti Fatma sings the sounds of Egypt to me as I fall asleep. This is the Nile, that flows through the city. Swish, swoosh, swish. This is the boat, that glides on the Nile, that flows through the city. Swish, swoosh, swish. In this heartwarming bedtime story, a young child relishes a visit from her great-aunt. Each night, Auntie Fatma puts her to bed, singing a lullaby filled with rich imagery of her home in Egypt. As Auntie Fatma sings, we are given a glimpse of modern Cairo, from boats making their way down the Nile, to gentle calls to prayer from the mosques, to young children joyfully playing soccer in the streets. Join Zeena M. Pliska and Hatem Aly on a vibrant journey to Cairo in this gorgeous, layered ode to the ancient city.

A rich, beautifully layered ode to the great city of Cairo, Egypt, and the connections that remain between generations separated by oceans.

About the Author
Zeena M. Pliska is a kindergarten teacher by day and a children's book author by night in Los Angeles, California. A life-long storyteller, she has facilitated stories as a theater director, visual artist, photographer, and journalist. zeenamar.com Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born artist whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications. He is the illustrator of The Proudest Blue, In My Mosque, and the Yasmin series. He lives with his wife and son in New Brunswick, Canada. metahatem.com


Book Information
ISBN 9781250222497
Author Zeena M. Pliska
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Roaring Brook Press
Publisher Roaring Brook Press
Weight(grams) 462g
Dimensions(mm) 263mm * 261mm * 12mm