Salim’s Soccer Ball
Written by Tala Fahmawi
Illustrated by Neveen Abu Saleem
Published by Tablo Pty Ltd
In this story, Salim loses his soccer ball and embarks on a journey across his beautiful village in Palestine, learning lessons from members of his community along the way. Written in rhyme, this lyrical and insightful tale will be enjoyed by children of all ages, and adults alike!
The beautiful illustrations in this book feature key elements of Palestinian culture including tatreez and local agriculture. Complete with a discussion guide, this book is a valuable educational tool for teaching children about Palestinian heritage and the importance of helping one’s neighbours.
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Publication Date: April 2022
Available As: Paperback
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Muslim/Muslim American, Palestinian/Palestinian American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Refugee: War/Conflict, Religious Background: Muslim, Sports, Welcoming by Community
Setting: Palestine
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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