More Hands
Written by Jenny Molendyk Divleli
Illustrated by Ekinsu Kocatürk
Published by Ketebe Publishing
Our big family, neighbours, and friends make every moment special – with more hands for hugs, laughter, and an abundance of baraqah! Get ready to discover the secret ingredient of pishmaniyah with Sami and his grandfather… This is a real life story of joy and generousity.
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Publication Date: January 2026
Available As: Paperback
Picture Book , Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Palestinian/Palestinian American
Themes: Arts, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Generation: 2nd, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Arabic Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Refugee: Persecution, Refugee: War/Conflict, Religious Background: Muslim
Setting: Türkiye
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee, 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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