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Children’s Book Author Shaima al-Bishtawi on ادم و الأصدقاء and Going Digital

As promised, a short interview with the author of one of our 2010 favorites—the ادم و الأصدقاء series—Shaima al-Bishtawi. Thanks to Shaima for her time! Continue reading

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Favorites of 2010: Books to Help Emerging Readers

There are a number of publishers who have out leveled readers or other books geared to help emerging Arabic-language readers. Lebanon’s Asala, for instance, has out a series. My seven-year-old and also I enjoy the leveled readers from Dar el Shorouk, although he prefers the “Clifford” books for easy reading. Continue reading

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Books to Start an Arabic Library: Ages 2-4

I am starting an Arabic Play group. My daughter is two years old can you suggest any books to add to her library and to get for the play group (ages 2 to 4)? Continue reading

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Best Doha Book-fair Finds: ادم و الأصدقاء

One of the most exciting new educational discoveries was at the Kalimat booth, where I found—or perhaps Fatima Sharafeddine found, and showed me—ادم و الأصدقاء. Continue reading

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