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The Kindest Red
A Story of Hijab and Friendship
Series: The Proudest Blue
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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 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...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Kindest Red
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. I want a kind world. A world where kindness passes from one to another. When Faizah's teacher asks her class to imagine what kind of world they want to live in, Faizah imagines a world where...Hardback$3000Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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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?
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.
Book Details
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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