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The Kindest Red

A Story of Hijab and Friendship
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The Kindest Red follows the heartwarming journey of a young girl named Faizah on a special school day when kindness becomes the theme. Donning her favourite red dress, she imagines a world filled with empathy and connection. The story beautifully illustrates themes of community and hope, celebrating the impact of small gestures in creating a brighter world.
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This heartwarming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that celebrate diversity, kindness, and the power of dreams. Written by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad and acclaimed author S. K. Ali, it offers a delightful narrative that encourages young readers to see beauty in themselves and others, making it perfect for sharing with the family.

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The Kindest Red

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The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue; a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER which explores sisterhood, and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

When Faizah's teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world they want to live in, Faizah imagines a world where everyone is kind to one another, and tries to create that world in the school playground. But what Faizah wants most is to be like her big sister, Asiya. Will Faizah's classmates repay her kindness and find a way for her to match Asiya in time for school photo day?

An important and uplifting story with Islam at its heart, about hijab, kindness, and celebrating each other's differences, from Olympic medallist and Muslim author Ibtihaj Muhammad.

Also in the series: The Proudest Blue and The Boldest White

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The Kindest Red is praised for its warm and inclusive narrative, centred around a charming and lively protagonist. Critics highlight its beautiful depiction of family, kindness, and the happiness derived from assisting others.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839133046

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hatem Aly

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 255.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Ibtihaj Muhammad (Author) Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete and to win a medal for the United States in the Olympic Games. An activist, speaker and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, Proud, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. Her first picture book, The Proudest Blue, was an instant New York Times bestseller. S. K. Ali (Author) S. K. Ali is the award-winning author of Saints and Misfits and Love from A to Z and the coeditor of an upcoming Eid anthology. She and her sister visited hijab shops every year before the first day of school to choose their proudest colours. Hatem Aly (Illustrator) Hatem Aly is the illustrator of many books, including the Newbery Honor Book The Inquisitor's Tale. Hatem was born in Egypt, and currently lives in Canada with his wife, son and their many pets.

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