My Baba is the Best
Written by Bachar Houli
Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
Published by Puffin (Au Yr)
A feel-good Father’s Day book and a gorgeous celebration of the richness and joy of their cultural and family life. My baba has a big beard and a big smile. He gives the best hugs and never sits still. Gardening, jogging, fishing, watching movies or going camping . . . Baba and I do lots of things together. My baba is the best. I love my baba!
A joyous picture book celebrating the special bond between fathers and daughters and the activities they share – by multiple AFL Premiership players and inspirational community leader Bachar Houli.


Primary ISBN: 9781761046568
Publication Date: December 2022
Available As: Hardcover
Picture Book, Age 03 or older
Community Represented: Lebanese/Lebanese American, Muslim/Muslim American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 2nd, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: 2nd Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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