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Hamda and Fisaikra
Kaltham Al-Ghanem
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Description for Hamda and Fisaikra
paperback. Beautiful retelling of a Gulf folktake based on the Cindarella story. Illustrator(s): AL Mannai, May. Translator(s): Smart, Andy. Num Pages: colour illustrations. BIC Classification: YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 216 x 270 x 4. Weight in Grams: 254.
This Cinderella story is known across the world in many versions. The tale of Hamda, or the Gulf Cinderella, takes place at the edge of the sea, where the magical Fisaikra fish comes to the rescue of poor Hamda, and brings her together with a charming prince. Available in Arabic and English editions, this is a perfect book for all parents and educators looking for childrens books on the culture of the Arabian Gulf.
This Cinderella story is known across the world in many versions. The tale of Hamda, or the Gulf Cinderella, takes place at the edge of the sea, where the magical Fisaikra fish comes to the rescue of poor Hamda, and brings her together with a charming prince. Available in Arabic and English editions, this is a perfect book for all parents and educators looking for childrens books on the culture of the Arabian Gulf.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, Qatar
ISBN
9789992178874
SKU
V9789992178874
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
About Kaltham Al-Ghanem
Kaltham Al Ghanem is Professor of sociology and Director of Center for Humanities and Social Sciences at Qatar University. She has worked in several areas of Sociological and Anthropological research in the Arabian Gulf and is the winner of many prizes for her research. She is also currently head of the committee for of the national prize for children's literature ... Read more
Reviews for Hamda and Fisaikra
In this, her first children's book, Kaltham al-Ghanim's interest in folklore is evident in the cadences of her engaging narrative which is full of the rich detail of life in the Arabian Gulf. This is also illustrator May al-Mannai's first book and her stylised, richly patterned illustrations, which incorporate collage, make confident use of the page. A beautiful production. Also ... Read more