Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam by Fawzia Gilani-Williams (English) Paperback B

Description: Yaffa and Fatima by Fawzia Gilani-Williams, Chiara Fedele Two neighborsone Jewish, one Muslimhave always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilanis retelling of this folktalewhich has both Jewish and Arab originsdifferences are not always causes for conflict and friendship can overcome any obstacle. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilanis retelling of this folktale—which has both Jewish and Arab origins—differences are not always causes for conflict and friendship can overcome any obstacle. Author Biography Fawzia Gilani was born and raised in England where she became a teacher. She is the author of many childrens books and an international educational consultant with a PhD in childrens literature and character development. She is a Global Representative for the International Positive Education Network and works for the Abu Dhabi Education Council. She spends her time in the United Arab Emirates, Ohio, and England with her daughter and husband. Chiara Fedele was born in Milan, where she attended the Brera Academy. Her illustrations have appeared in many picture books, including Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam and The Rabbi and the Reverend: Joachim Prinz, Martin Luther King Jr., and Their Fight Against Silence. Chiara also teaches drawing and painting techniques. She lives in Pavia, Italy. Review Based on an old folktale with both Jewish and Arabic roots, this version of the story focuses on Yaffa and Fatima, two neighbors who are Jewish and Muslim, respectively. The first half of the book sets up their friendship and lays out the different customs of each woman. Then hard times come. Separately, the friends each come up with an identical plan to help the other one out. The text is simple but lovely, as are the muted but expressive illustrations--both of which suit the story perfectly. Its message of mutual respect and of the power of friendship to transcend differences is especially welcome right now.--Jewish Book Council-- "Website"In this retelling of a tale rooted in both Jewish and Arab traditions, two neighbors are friends despite perceived religious tensions of the community. Yaffa and Fatima both own date groves right next door to each other. They share meals and talk and laugh. When Fatima sees Yaffa on the street, she waves and calls, Salaam! Peace! Yaffa waves back and calls, Shalom! Peace! The text becomes a list of differences between the two women. Yaffa prays in a synagogue. Fatima prays in a mosque. Fatima celebrates Eid. Yaffa celebrates Passover. Fatima is clad in a burgundy hijab, while Jaffa has a deep teal headscarf. Those two colors, set against a neutral backdrop, lightly accent the womens everyday surroundings as well. The tones are carefully placed to distinguish the two women but are also included in ancillary details to begin to build a feeling of unity. Gilani-Williams never distinctly references any conflict--in fact, even the Israeli setting is not specifically mentioned, only to call it the Land of Milk and Honey. But readers can tell, because differences very much define the womens relationship, that they are overcoming some sort of obstacle in being friends. A subtle, visually arresting introduction to ethnic relations.Kirkus Reviews -- "Journal"Yaffa and Fatima are neighbors in the Land of Milk and Honey, where each tends her own date grove. Every day they pick and sell their dates, cook and share tasty foods, and pray to God--Yaffa in the synagogue and Fatima in the mosque. When hard times come, they worry about the others welfare, and when they realize that each has been secretly sharing with the other, they are grateful for their friendship. Inspired by traditional Jewish and Arab tales that usually feature brothers, as in Neil Waldmans The Two Brothers: A Legend of Jerusalem (1997), this female-oriented story is told in folkloric style, adding a multicultural emphasis not present in the originals. Yaffa and Fatima both observe their own cultural and linguistic traditions, but that never prevents them from appreciating their differences and caring about the other. Fedeles artwork features earth tones (appropriate to the arid climate) accented in teal (for Yaffa) and red (for Fatima). A timeless story, this tale makes its point without ever becoming didactic. Booklist Online-- "Website" Review Quote "Yaffa and Fatima are neighbors in the Land of Milk and Honey, where each tends her own date grove. Every day they pick and sell their dates, cook and share tasty foods, and pray to GodYaffa in the synagogue and Fatima in the mosque. When hard times come, they worry about the others welfare, and when they realize that each has been secretly sharing with the other, they are grateful for their friendship. Inspired by traditional Jewish and Arab tales that usually feature brothers, as in Neil Waldmans The Two Brothers: A Legend of Jerusalem (1997), this female-oriented story is told in folkloric style, adding a multicultural emphasis not present in the originals. Yaffa and Fatima both observe their own cultural and linguistic traditions, but that never prevents them from appreciating their differences and caring about the other. Fedeles artwork features earth tones (appropriate to the arid climate) accented in teal (for Yaffa) and red (for Fatima). A timeless story, this tale makes its point without ever becoming didactic." Booklist Online Feature Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity SEL: D Relationship Skills SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making SEL: C Social Awareness Details ISBN1467794236 Author Chiara Fedele Short Title YAFFA & FATIMA SHALOM SALAAM Pages 24 Language English Illustrator Chiara Fedele ISBN-10 1467794236 ISBN-13 9781467794237 Format Paperback Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-01-01 Subtitle Shalom, Salaam Place of Publication Maryland Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-01-01 NZ Release Date 2017-01-01 US Release Date 2017-01-01 UK Release Date 2017-01-01 Publisher Kar-Ben Copies Ltd Imprint Kar-Ben Copies Ltd Audience Age 4-9 Alternative 9781512427172 DEWEY [E] Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:113040392;

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