Nabila Adani – illustratör

Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves? Is it so they can hide snacks for later? Or because they're a super spy and hiding their secret identity?Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say.This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love.

From National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi comes a gorgeous picture book about dreams, faith, and cats set during a young Muslim boy's pilgrimage to Mecca. Zayd’s heart wishes for one thing. During his family’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the place where dreams come true, Zayd prays for just that. But the purr-fect answer to his duaa slips through his fingers as quickly as it appears. This sets Zayd on an adventure around the Kaabah, the house of Allah. Will Zayd get what he wants? Find out in this joyful tale that’s: Written by National Book Award Winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi and gorgeously illustrated by Nabila Adani!Perfect for Ramadan: Millions of Muslims travel to Mecca to perform Umrah, the pilgrimage portrayed in this story, during Ramadan every year!A Must Have for Hajj Season: Celebrate the fifth pillar of faith with this book all Dhul Hijjah long! Universally Relatable: The themes of family, self-discovery, wish fulfillment, and love for animals will delight readers from all backgrounds.Feline Forward: Cat lovers will love searching for the cats on every page! An Engaging Educational Resource: Includes accessible backmatter ideal for educators, librarians, and readers interested in pilgrimages, Islam, and Mecca.

Sunny and his family have recently moved to a new country in this evocative story about adjusting to life in a new place. His dad is struggling to see their new house as home, and Sunny can tell that he is yearning for his old life, where collared doves cooed in the soft morning light and swallows swooped in the sunset. So Sunny comes up with a plan to help his dad find joy in his new home.An evocative story about belonging from the author of Lubna and Pebble.

Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves? Is it so they can hide snacks for later? Or because they're a super spy and hiding their secret identity?Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say.This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love.

Ibraheem loves Eid because Eid means presents! What’s not to love? But when Eid arrives, and the day brings trips to the mosque, fantastic food, family, games and fun but NO PRESENTS Ibraheem begins to worry! Has something gone terribly wrong? Luckily his dad is there to help and asks Ibraheem to tell him about his day. As Ibraheem remembers all the special things he’s seen and done, he soon discovers that the greatest gift of Eid is the bond of love forged through family, culture and community.This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of curious children, family love and the true meaning of Eid

Ibraheem loves Eid because Eid means presents! What’s not to love? But when Eid arrives, and the day brings trips to the mosque, fantastic food, family, games and fun but NO PRESENTS Ibraheem begins to worry! Has something gone terribly wrong? Luckily his dad is there to help and asks Ibraheem to tell him about his day. As Ibraheem remembers all the special things he’s seen and done, he soon discovers that the greatest gift of Eid is the bond of love forged through family, culture and community.This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of curious children, family love and the true meaning of Eid

What is Aisha’s favourite colour? Is it white like delicious Es Campur ice? Blue like the ocean? Or maybe it’s all the colours, like the beautiful rainbow kites soaring in the sky?Aisha envies her friend’s holidays in faraway places – holidays with white snow, blue swimming pools and rainbow fish. But as Aisha and her parents drive to Grandma’s house through the spectacular Indonesian countryside, Aisha opens her eyes to the wonderful colours just outside her window – white, blue, rainbow and more – and, ultimately, she realizes: being together with her family is what makes her summer special.

Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in this charming picture-book debut.With Ramadan and her first month of fasting almost over, Noura, Mama and Papa are headed to the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura could catch a glimpse of the faint silvery crescent, something even her mother has never managed to do. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before the joyful Eid celebrations begin – bringing with them visits with friends, eating sweets and painting henna on her hands. In a lighthearted introduction to Ramadan and Eid, this family-centred tale of anticipation under the stars captures everything from the bustle of a shared meal to the swirling magic of the night sky.

What is Aisha’s favourite colour? Is it white like delicious Es Campur ice? Blue like the ocean? Or maybe it’s all the colours, like the beautiful rainbow kites soaring in the sky?Aisha envies her friend’s holidays in faraway places – holidays with white snow, blue swimming pools and rainbow fish. But as Aisha and her parents drive to Grandma’s house through the spectacular Indonesian countryside, Aisha opens her eyes to the wonderful colours just outside her window – white, blue, rainbow and more – and, ultimately, she realizes: being together with her family is what makes her summer special.

Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in this charming picture book debut.In a light-hearted introduction to Ramadan and Eid, this family-centred tale of anticipation under the stars captures everything from the bustle of a shared meal to the swirling magic of the night sky.With Ramadan and her first month of fasting almost over, Noura, Mama and Papa are headed to the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura could catch a glimpse of the faint silvery crescent, something even her mother has never managed to do. If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before the joyful Eid celebrations begin – bringing with them visits with friends, eating sweets and painting henna on her hands.

From welcoming a new student to standing up to a bully, this picture book, told through rhyming verse, features a diverse group of students as they learn to “be a bridge.” Illustrations.

After a day of roly-poly fun and shenanigans, it’s bedtime for maziks, the Yiddish word for pranksters or little mischief-makers, a name Jewish parents may lovingly call their rambunctious little ones. Join the maziks as they joyfully make their way through the day in this fun-filled rhyming tale.

After a day of roly-poly fun and shenanigans, it’s bedtime for maziks, the Yiddish word for pranksters or little mischief-makers, a name Jewish parents may lovingly call their rambunctious little ones. Join the maziks as they joyfully make their way through the day in this fun-filled rhyming tale.

In this upbeat picture book, acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters bring key themes from their earlier collaborations (Can I Touch Your Hair? and Dictionary for a Better World) to a young audience.Rhyming verse describes different ways in which readers can "be a bridge," from welcoming a new student and listening respectfully when someone else is talking to standing up to a bully and comforting a classmate who is upset.Nabila Adani''s cheerful illustrations depict a diverse group of students, including young versions of Charles and Irene. Scan a Page Plus QR code at the end of the book to download a Bridge Builder Pledge. An ideal book to share with students in the fall to set the tone for the whole school year!

In this upbeat picture book, acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters bring key themes from their earlier collaborations (Can I Touch Your Hair? and Dictionary for a Better World) to a young audience.Rhyming verse describes different ways in which readers can "be a bridge," from welcoming a new student and listening respectfully when someone else is talking to standing up to a bully and comforting a classmate who is upset.Nabila Adani''s cheerful illustrations depict a diverse group of students, including young versions of Charles and Irene. Scan a Page Plus QR code at the end of the book to download a Bridge Builder Pledge. An ideal book to share with students in the fall to set the tone for the whole school year!

From the author of My Name is a Gift, Zeshan Akhter, comes a sensitively told story about a young refugee as he settles in a new country. It is beautifully illustrated by Nabila Adani.In a tale of home and healing, Noah's family have taken a journey no one should have to make. They arrive in a different country as refugees. While settling into their new house, Noah misses his Baba, Jida and their old home. When a fireworks display brings back both happy memories and difficult moments of their journey and arrival, his family and their new community support him in facing his fears and feeling hopeful for the future.This timely and heartfelt story is a deeply emotional exploration of the lasting impact of the refugee experience and the tragedy of war. The perfect companion to The Suitcase, The Journey and The Other Side.

A radiant companion to Like the Moon Loves the Sky, featuring a parent’s wishes for their child inspired by the poetry of Rumi.Mashallah your love warms like the glowing sun.Mashallah your life’s book has only begun.Inspired by the words of Persian Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, Hena Khan’s gentle rhyming verses celebrate a parent’s wonder as they watch their child grow into the person they are meant to be.Throughout the story, the refrain “mashallah”—an Arabic phrase used by Muslims to express admiration and gratitude—honors the qualities that make each child special. Paired with Nabila Adani’s expressive illustrations, Like the Sun Lights the Day is a tender tribute to the hopes we hold for those we cherish.

Snuggle up, it's time for bedAs evening's curtain falls;A world awaits inside our heads -The magic dreamscape calls.As night falls and bedtime beckons, join a father and child on their journey into dreamland in this beautiful book about the power of imagination and wonders of our dreams. Complete with gorgeous metallic ink and glimmering foils, the lyrical rhyming text and magical illustrations will soothe and inspire your little ones as they drift off into dreams. Together, you will follow the adventurous father-daughter duo as they race through wild meadows, dive into pools of words and sing into the wind.A perfect bedtime book to settle every young dreamer into a peaceful night's sleep, as well as a collection of gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations to gaze at again and again, this unforgettable book is a gift to be treasured.

Snuggle up, it's time for bed As evening's curtain falls; A world awaits inside our heads - The magic dreamscape calls. As night falls and bedtime beckons, join a father and child on their journey into dreamland in this beautiful book about the power of imagination and wonders of our dreams. Complete with gorgeous metallic ink and glimmering foils, lyrical rhyming text and magical illustrations will soothe and inspire your little ones as they drift off into dreams. Together, you will follow the adventurous father-daughter duo as they race through wild meadows, dive into pools of words and sing into the wind.A perfect bedtime book to settle every young dreamer into a peaceful night's sleep, as well as a collection of gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations to gaze at again and again, this unforgettable book is a gift to be treasured.

Some stories are true. Others are make-believe. And some true stories are so amazing that it seems they must be make-believe even when they are not...This is one of those stories.In a sanctuary in Thailand lived an elephant called Bonti. Short-tempered and destructive, Bonti was alone - the other elephants (and humans) knew to keep their distance. But when a musician came to play the piano for Bonti, something incredible happened...The Elephant and the Piano tells the spectacular true story of Paul Barton and the elephants who loved to hear him play.