Egyptian Lullaby (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781250222497)

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.

Author: Zeena M. Pliska
ISBN-10: 1250222494
ISBN-13: 9781250222497
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Language: English
Published: 04/18/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.90h x 10.70w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2023 pg. 64
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2023
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 08/14/2023