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jess_mango's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars. A story about a girl who's parents are immigrants from Egypt. Kanzi is nervous about her first day at a new school and how she will fit in.
This book has an important message about being open & accepting of other's culture.
This book has an important message about being open & accepting of other's culture.
ofloveandlayovers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
zeeezy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
pink_distro's review against another edition
4.0
4th grade classroom library review series:
cute book about an Egyptian-American 3rd grader's first days at a school in the US, and the classroom community learning to appreciate Arabic instead of mocking it. short & sweet
cute book about an Egyptian-American 3rd grader's first days at a school in the US, and the classroom community learning to appreciate Arabic instead of mocking it. short & sweet
drbooknerd's review against another edition
5.0
What a beautiful, sweet, warm and powerful story with a much needed message in today's climate of division. This book brings home the message of creating understanding, learning to help overcome the ignorance and fear. What better way to learn than from a simple lesson in the setting of school, where so many lessons stay with us for life.
The story is based on the author's childhood experiences, which makes it that much more powerful and meaningful. The illustrations are filled with expression, warmth and truly bring a wonderful imagery to the words on the page. I especially love the images of the quilt itself.
I love the design of the cover - it invites you in - the decorations of the letters in the title brings that authentic feel to the book - of course, the story is authentic as alluded to above.
I feel so proud that this book exists, especially given the times we live in - it's much needed. Though I'm not a parent yet - I know this is a book a young family should have on their shelf for their little ones - I know I will save this for my future family, if I am so blessed.
The story is based on the author's childhood experiences, which makes it that much more powerful and meaningful. The illustrations are filled with expression, warmth and truly bring a wonderful imagery to the words on the page. I especially love the images of the quilt itself.
I love the design of the cover - it invites you in - the decorations of the letters in the title brings that authentic feel to the book - of course, the story is authentic as alluded to above.
I feel so proud that this book exists, especially given the times we live in - it's much needed. Though I'm not a parent yet - I know this is a book a young family should have on their shelf for their little ones - I know I will save this for my future family, if I am so blessed.
jbarr5's review against another edition
5.0
The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story by Aya Khalil
Cute story of a girl who goes to school in a new town and some others tease her when her mother arrives with her lunch.
Her mom had called her by a different name. The teacher understands and decides to pitch in and help.
She comes up with an idea for the girl to bring the quilt in from her grandmother. She then has each of the kids names written in Arabic and put them on fabric to be made into a quilt.
Awesome idea, we have made album quilts with all relatives signatures and dates on them. It's Priceless.
Love then what happens in the school classrooms.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Cute story of a girl who goes to school in a new town and some others tease her when her mother arrives with her lunch.
Her mom had called her by a different name. The teacher understands and decides to pitch in and help.
She comes up with an idea for the girl to bring the quilt in from her grandmother. She then has each of the kids names written in Arabic and put them on fabric to be made into a quilt.
Awesome idea, we have made album quilts with all relatives signatures and dates on them. It's Priceless.
Love then what happens in the school classrooms.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
annetjeberg's review against another edition
4.0
Great picture book about what it means to be an immigrant child.
Kids really enjoyed the story, and the use of Arabic words.
Kids really enjoyed the story, and the use of Arabic words.
msghani's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this! I can't wait to read this one to my daughter as she grows older to instill the love of speaking and appreciating different languages in her. We're a bilingual household and I want her to be proud of her roots, just as this wonderful book teaches us to.