Sumaya Solves the Naughty Puppy Problem

Written by Aisha Ahmed
Illustrated by Hamnah Rizwan
Published by Picture Window Books

Sumaya’s neighbor’s new puppy keeps getting into her backyard and chewing up her things! Her neighbor, Paul, wants to put up a fence, but he’s not sure what material to use. So Sumaya comes up with a plan to help Paul make his decision.

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Primary ISBN: 9798875275999
Publication Date: August 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Chapter Book, Age 05 or older

Community Represented: Somali/Somali American

Themes: Animals, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Somali Featured Words, Neighbors & Neighborhoods, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, STEM

Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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