Egyptian Lullaby
Egyptian Lullaby
Hardcover – Picture Book, April 18, 2023
by Zeena M. Pliska (Author), Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
A rich, beautifully layered ode to the great city of Cairo, Egypt, its people, and culture.
Every night, my Ametti Fatma sings the sounds of Egypt to me as I fall asleep.
This is the Nile,
that flows through the city.
Swish, swoosh, swish.
This is the boat,
that glides on the Nile,
that flows through the city.
Swish, swoosh, swish.
Each night, a young girl's Auntie Fatma puts her to bed, singing a lullaby filled with rich imagery of her home in Egypt. As Auntie Fatma sings, we are given a glimpse of modern Cairo, from boats making their way down the Nile to gentle calls to prayer from the mosques to young children joyfully playing soccer in the streets.
Join Zeena Pliska and Hatem Aly on a vibrant journey to Cairo in this gorgeous, layered song.
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (April 18, 2023)
Language: English
Hardcover: 40 pages
ISBN-10: 1250222494
ISBN-13: 978-1250222497
Reading Age: 4 - 8 years
Lexile Measure: AD630L
Grade Level: 1 - 2
Item Weight: 1.01 pounds
Dimensions: 10.45 x 0.35 x 10.35 inches
