{"product_id":"arabic-folktales-for-children-timeless-stories-to-share-in-english-and-arabic-free-online-audio-recordings-and-bilingual-text-hadil-ghoneim-hardcover","title":"Arabic Folktales for Children: Timeless Stories to Share in English and Arabic (Free Online Audio Recordings and Bilingual Text) -- Hadil Ghoneim, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimeless stories to share in English and Arabic, engagingly retold for young readers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis exciting collection of eight folktales presented in parallel English and Arabic text brings together favorites from a storytelling tradition rich in humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons. Drawing on oral and written sources from across the Arabic-speaking world, award-winning author Hadil Ghoneim has crafted a fun and unique anthology for heritage language learners as well as anyone seeking to introduce young readers to diverse cultures. The stories include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGoha and His Son\u003c\/b\u003e: The beloved folk character Goha teaches his son that it's impossible to please everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Tale About Friendship (part one and two)\u003c\/b\u003e: A turtle, a crow, and their animal friends show that when we help each other out, we can overcome any challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Woodcutter and the Lion\u003c\/b\u003e: A woodcutter uses his quick wit to outsmart a lion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd four more great stories!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator Ayah Khamis brings the tales to life with expressive characters, glowing color combinations, and detailed depictions of buildings and other local details. The book is a valuable addition to the library of any family or teacher who wants to build cultural connections through the magic of stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ghoneim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804858076\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHadil Ghoneim\u003c\/b\u003e writes in Arabic and English. She has written many fiction and nonfiction books for children and young adults. Her book \u003ci\u003eThe Nights of Shaharzizi\u003c\/i\u003e won the Etisalat Book of the Year award for Arabic Children's Literature, and \u003ci\u003eSisters Hana and Shefa\u003c\/i\u003e was a finalist for best picture book for the same award. Her nonfiction essays for adult readers have appeared in \u003ci\u003eMichigan Quarterly Review, Arab Lit Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. When not writing (or playing tennis), Hadil is engaged in community projects revolving around culture, dialogue and storytelling. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyah Khamis\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated many children's and young adult books. A graduate of Helwan University's Faculty of Fine Arts, she published her first book, \u003ci\u003eI love Because I Am a Human Being\u003c\/i\u003e, at age 21 in Arabic, English and French. Her work has been recognized by the Etisalat Award for Children's Literature, the Children's Book Publishers Forum, and the Arab Institute in Paris. She collaborated previously with Hadil Ghoneim on the book \u003ci\u003eThose Are Your Lenses, Alba!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcia Lynx Qualey\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor, translator, and founding editor of \u003ci\u003eArabLit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArabLit Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work to promote Arabic literature in translation, including books for children and young adults, has been recognized by a Literary Translation Initiative Award from the London Book Fair and the Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature from Words Without Borders. She is a co-founder of the WorldKidLit initiative, which works to raise the profile of global literature for young people.","brand":"Hadil Ghoneim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46864858546404,"sku":"9780804858076","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780804858076.jpg?v=1761085626","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/arabic-folktales-for-children-timeless-stories-to-share-in-english-and-arabic-free-online-audio-recordings-and-bilingual-text-hadil-ghoneim-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}