Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids. From familiar names such as Malala Yousafzai and Sir Mo Farah to perhaps not so familiar; Noor Inayat Khan, the Indian Princess who became a British spy during WWII and G. Born in Bangladesh, raised in Newcastle and currently residing in the outskirts of Manchester, Burhana Islam is a storyteller who is passionate about exploring themes of heritage, belonging, identity and faith in both her children's and YA works. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Really enjoyed this book, as did the kids - my eldest remembers the names of all the people in the book and their stories ma sha Allah (unlike my own good self haha.

In the suffocating heat of the desert, when there seemed to be little life left, Rufaida and her trainees protected the dying from harsh winds and burns, and eased their pain in their final days. Sayyida Al-Hurra (1485 – 1561) was born in the Spanish kingdom of Andalus, but she and her family fled to Morocco when a Catholic army arrived on the Islamic nation’s shores. A fearsome leader and fierce protector of her people, Sayyida will be forever remembered as the Pirate Queen of the Western Seas.

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You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Sir Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not, such as: Hasan Ibn Al-Haytham: the first scientist to prove theories about how light travels, hundreds of years before Isaac Newton. This inspiring book showcases the achievements and impact of Muslim trailblazers throughout history, empowering children to recognize and appreciate the vast accomplishments of individuals from different cultural and religious backgrounds. We’ve re-named Puffin Virtually Live so that it’s easier for new teachers to discover it as part of Puffin Schools and to acknowledge that the show now premieres on show day, rather than being streamed live. Saffa Khan is an artist focusing on illustration and print through DIY culture, creating tangible, self-published printed matter on the themes of identity, community, and mental health. In 2012, the day he had been training for arrived; Mo ran for Great Britain in the London Olympics and took home two gold medals!To be able to not only find someone who looks like yourself in the illustrations, but also recognize that these people went on to accomplish greatness is very comforting. Every year on Bastille Day in France, a band plays in her honour to celebrate her intelligence, bravery and heroism during the Resistance. Discover amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Very impressed with this book, probably because I had very low expectations of it (sorry, but true). Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB.

As the most iconic and well-known children’s book brand in the UK today, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to tell the world’s favourite stories and for brilliant new debut talent and brands that connect with today’s young readers, from newborn up to twelve years old. Aghnia Mardiyah is a London-based Illustrator and Character Designer with a passion for children's books and animation. On en apprend énormément sur plein de femmes et d’hommes musulmans qui ont marqué le monde à leur manière. This book casts positive light and what I love the most is how the stories include Muslims from ancient history, modern history and current times. All of our books are 100% brand new, unread and purchased directly from the publishers in bulk allowing us to pass the huge savings on to you!Some of the illustrations are better than others, and felt there was disparity in the illustrations used within each chapter, realised this was because several illustrators were used for this book. It is beautifully presented and written, and provides a fascinating insight into the lives of thirty amazing historical figures. The British-Bangladeshi author used elegant illustrations and incredibly simple language for narration. Saffa Khan is an Illustrator and publication maker exploring themes such as identity, community and mental health.

Registered office address: Unit 34 Vulcan House Business Centre, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EF. Our list includes some of the world’s favourite authors, illustrators and licensed brands, such as Eric Carle, Helen Oxenbury, Nadia Shireen, The Snowman, Doctor Who, Roald Dahl, Tom Fletcher, Jeff Kinney, Rick Riordan, Robin Stevens, and Jacqueline Wilson to name but a few. The content and ambition of the show remains the same: to give every pupil the opportunity to engage with authors and illustrators in their own classroom using the power of the internet.What I loved was how this book shows that women achieved and continue to achieve great feats just as men did like Razan from Palestine, Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar etc and is a wonderful example of how Islam was of the first religion to give women the rights and respect they deserved. Her inspirations are rooted in the city of and in her experiences of growing up in a Bengali-Muslim household. There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Written in simple and plain language that it will not bore adults nor be difficult for the kids to comprehend.