Children's Book Suggestions | Middle Eastern & North African Picture Books

Celebrate Middle Eastern & North African Heritage Month with these picture books featured in the monthly scavenger hunt! (For older readers, we have a Middle Eastern & North African Heritage Month list.)

Updated March 9, 2024
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Saffron ice cream
Kheiriyeh, Rashin
Paper Book
A joyous celebration of a girl's first family outing in a new country"With her colorful, exuberant folk-art illustrations and upbeat, friendly tone, Rashin makes a daunting cross-cultural leap seem as easy as a summer breeze." -- New York Times Book ReviewRashin is excited about her...
Big red lollipop
Khan, Rukhsana
Paper Book
A clever, brilliantly illustrated picture book about family, compromise, and the sacrifices siblings make for one another. A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE CENTURY . One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books Rubina has been invited to...
Salma the Syrian chef
Ramadan, Ahmad Danny.
Paper Book
"Sure to become a favorite book about overcoming hardships and helping others. This is truly one story not to be missed." --Provo Library Children's Book Reviews 17 awards, nominations, and distinctions! Newcomer Salma and friends cook up a heartwarming dish to cheer up Mama. ...
Nour's secret library
Tarnowska, Wafa'
Paper Book
★ "A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age book . . . Based on the author's and illustrator's personal experiences, this unique war story is full of hope and resilience that shines through even the worst of situations" - School Library Journal, starred review ...

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