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Our World: Pakistan

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CA$12.99
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Board Book

ISBN: 9798888592328

CA$12.99
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Written by Rumaisa Bilal
Illustrated by Nez Riaz

“This series offers solid glimpses of faraway places, more poetry than a tour guide . . . evocative and inviting” – School Library Journal

Subah bakhair! Come along for a day in Pakistan. Choose a salwar kameez, ride the driverless train, and taste sweet and sour falsa. Pakistani author Bilal and Pakistani Palestinian illustrator Riaz draw on their personal experiences to create this board book, which includes educational endnotes, as part of the Our World series for very young readers.


Key Selling Points:
  • SERIES: Part of the Our World series of global board books for very young readers, which includes twenty titles (and counting!).
  • AUTHENTIC: Author Rumaisa Bilal and illustrator Nez Riaz draw on their personal experiences of life in Pakistan.
  • AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in Pakistan, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world.
  • LANGUAGE LEARNING: Introduces basic Urdu vocabulary.
  • GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers.
  • EDUCATIONAL ENDNOTES: Endnotes offer simple explanations of the objects and actions found in the book.
  • ISLAM: Written by a Muslim author, the story immerses readers in everyday prayers and Muslim faith.

More Details

  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.5 in
  • Page Count: 20 pages
  • Age Range: Ages 0-4 years

Awards & Accolades

★ “This insightful and gentle introduction to Pakistani culture, authored by individuals with firsthand experience in the country, is a valuable addition to any collection” – School Library Journal

“Engaging and delightful!” – Marzieh Abbas, author of A Dupatta Is…

“A sweet, cozy, and authentic story of a day in a little one’s life in my beautiful country of Pakistan! Vibrant illustrations paired with Urdu phrases make this one appealing for all ages” – Reem Faruqi, award-winning author of Lailah’s Lunchbox

“Beautiful and heartwarming board book filled with vibrant colors and memorable details” – Aya Khalil, award-winning author of The Arabic Quilt

About the Contributors

Written by - Rumaisa Bilal
Rumaisa Bilal is a Pakistani Canadian homeschooling mother who has paused her computer science degree in order to write books for children. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband, three kids, and their grandparents.
Illustrated by - Nez Riaz
Nez Riaz grew up with her little brother in Boston to a Pakistani father and Palestinian mother. She now lives in Virginia, USA with her shih tzu named Mowgli and works as an illustrator. She loves pineapple pizza and monkeys are her absolute favorite animal! Nez has also illustrated My Name is Bana by Bana Alabed and Zain’s Super Friday by Hena Khan.

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