Room for Everyone

Name: Room for Everyone
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781534431393
Price: 33.0 NZD
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By Naaz Khan

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Summary

Room for Everyone by Naaz Khan is a delightful children's story that explores themes of community and sharing. Set on a bustling journey through Zanzibar, the narrative follows a young boy and his father as they ride a dala dala minibus. Along the way, various characters join them, showcasing the joy of inclusivity and kinship, all while cleverly questioning how many people—and animals—can fit in one vehicle.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this children’s book if you love vibrant illustrations and a playful story about the limitless possibilities of sharing and making room for others. It's delightful for young readers who appreciate colourful tales that promote kindness and community spirit.

"Musa and his sister travel to a Zanzibar beach in a shared minibus which, despite Musa's protests, gets loaded with everything from a man and his bicycle to ten swimmers."--]cProvided by publisher.

Description

A young boy on a crowded bus discovers that, after some wiggles and giggles, there’s room for everyone in this light-hearted rhyming picture book set in Zanzibar.

The dala dala rumbles and roars as Musa and Dada drive off to the shore—but the bus stops for multiple detours: “Do you need a ride? It’s hotter than peppers out there in the sun! Come in, there’s room for everyone!”

One stop becomes two stops, which soon becomes ten, and Musa wonders when it will end: “How can any more people get in? We’re already smushed like sardines in a tin!”

But there's always room for one more, if you make the room, which is the heartwarming takeaway from this bouncy, joyous tale in rhyme.

Room for Everyone by Naaz Khan invites readers to embrace the spirit of inclusivity and kindness in an engaging, playful way.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Room for Everyone is celebrated for its vibrant and dynamic portrayal of an East African daladala ride, brought to life through Naaz Khan's energetic rhymes and Mercè López's vivid illustrations. Reviews highlight the book's themes of generosity and community, with its rhythmic storytelling and colourful depictions resonating globally. The book is praised for its engaging prose, delightful for reading aloud, and López's artwork captures the lively chaos and warmth of the narrative beautifully, offering a heartwarming exploration of compassion and inclusion.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534431393

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum

Illustration: f-c (spfx: emboss) gloss finish; case has different art; digital

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mercè López

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 562g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Naaz Khan

About the Author

Naaz Khan is a writer and educator with a diploma in refugee studies from the American University in Cairo, and a master of arts in international education from Columbia University. She draws inspiration from her experiences living in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kenya, and India, where she was born. She currently lives in Washington, DC, where she makes room for hiking, biking, working for An Open Book Foundation, interfaith gatherings, and playing her ukulele.

Mercè López has a degree in illustration at Llotja Art School in Barcelona. She has illustrated many projects for different markets from design, editorial, cinema, and theatre to publishing with Spanish and international book publishers. She recently moved to Mallorca, Spain, for a new adventure.