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One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University: An Award-Winning Picture Book About Faith and Learning for Children (Ages 4-8)

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Description:A 2023 BANK STREET BOOKS BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR!AN ALA 2023 RISE: A FEMINIST BOOK PROJECT SELECTION!A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2022!AN ORBIS PICTUS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NONFICTION FOR CHILDREN RECOMMENDED BOOK!A 2023 NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES BOOK!"This is a well-crafted picture book biography. The focus on her legacy, as well as the back matter with time lines and translations, is a strong pull for readers. Add this biography to any collection looking to be well rounded when it comes to women’s history."—School Library Journal, starred review"An inspiring profile of a tenacious trailblazer that highlights the power of knowledge." —Kirkus Reviews "Advocating for persistence and education, this picture book adroitly demonstrates how al-Fihri's Muslim faith inspired her community care." —Publishers Weekly "A welcome story that emphasizes the intellectual foundations of Islamic North Africa and the importance of charitable work that plants seeds for subsequent generations." —The HornBook Fatima had one wish . . . Fatima al-Fihri loved to learn. She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than anything, she wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted, like teachers, scientists, and doctors. As she grew older, Fatima carried her one wish inside her, through good times and bad. Fueled by her faith and her determination, she worked hard to make her one wish come true. For over a thousand years, Fatima's one wish—her school—served students and scholars from around the globe, and it continues to do so today! With lyrical text by M. O. Yuksel (author of In My Mosque) and stunning illustrations by Mariam Quraishi, this true-life portrait of an extraordinary Muslim woman shows the importance of never giving up on your dreams and how we all have the power to change the world for the better.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University: An Award-Winning Picture Book About Faith and Learning for Children (Ages 4-8). To get started finding One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University: An Award-Winning Picture Book About Faith and Learning for Children (Ages 4-8), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 2022

ISBN: 0063032910

Description: A 2023 BANK STREET BOOKS BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR!AN ALA 2023 RISE: A FEMINIST BOOK PROJECT SELECTION!A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF 2022!AN ORBIS PICTUS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING NONFICTION FOR CHILDREN RECOMMENDED BOOK!A 2023 NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES BOOK!"This is a well-crafted picture book biography. The focus on her legacy, as well as the back matter with time lines and translations, is a strong pull for readers. Add this biography to any collection looking to be well rounded when it comes to women’s history."—School Library Journal, starred review"An inspiring profile of a tenacious trailblazer that highlights the power of knowledge." —Kirkus Reviews "Advocating for persistence and education, this picture book adroitly demonstrates how al-Fihri's Muslim faith inspired her community care." —Publishers Weekly "A welcome story that emphasizes the intellectual foundations of Islamic North Africa and the importance of charitable work that plants seeds for subsequent generations." —The HornBook Fatima had one wish . . . Fatima al-Fihri loved to learn. She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than anything, she wanted a school for all, where anyone could study and become whatever they wanted, like teachers, scientists, and doctors. As she grew older, Fatima carried her one wish inside her, through good times and bad. Fueled by her faith and her determination, she worked hard to make her one wish come true. For over a thousand years, Fatima's one wish—her school—served students and scholars from around the globe, and it continues to do so today! With lyrical text by M. O. Yuksel (author of In My Mosque) and stunning illustrations by Mariam Quraishi, this true-life portrait of an extraordinary Muslim woman shows the importance of never giving up on your dreams and how we all have the power to change the world for the better.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University: An Award-Winning Picture Book About Faith and Learning for Children (Ages 4-8). To get started finding One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World's Oldest University: An Award-Winning Picture Book About Faith and Learning for Children (Ages 4-8), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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