Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise
by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
Picture Window Books/Capstone 
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Ali the Great and the Paper Airplane Flop by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
Ali the Great and the Paper Airplane Flop
by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
Picture Window Books/Capstone 
Ali Tahir joins in a paper airplane contest with a surprise twist. On a rainy day, Ali brings the fun to indoor recess by sharing his talent for building paper airplanes with his friends. But in a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is baffled by the results. Will airplane expert Ali flop or come out on top? Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it!
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Yasmin Figures it Out! by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin Figures it Out! by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Join Yasmin in four new adventures that put her courage and problem-solving skills to the test! At home, Baba’s got a mystery ailment, and Nani thinks there’s a thief afoot. At the farm, Yasmin is put in charge of the chicks—but one goes missing! And at the ice rink, Yasmin puts on a brave face and tries something new. No matter the challenge, puzzle, or mystery, Yasmin gives her all to figure it out!
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Yasmin the Ice Skater by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin the Ice Skater by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Yasmin and her friend Emma are heading to the ice rink. But Yasmin has never skated before, and she’s nervous! After a series of excuses, will Yasmin hang up her skates or find the courage to step onto the ice?
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Yasmin the Farmer by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin the Farmer by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Yasmin and her family are going to the farm! When Farmer Tomás puts her in charge of the baby chicks, Yasmin is thrilled! But then a baby chick goes missing. Can Farmer Yasmin bring the flock back together?
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Yasmin the Doctor by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin the Doctor by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Baba’s not feeling well, and Doctor Yasmin is determined to find out why. After giving Baba a checkup, Yasmin is stumped. But when she sits down to work on Baba’s puzzle, inspiration strikes. Doctor Yasmin to the rescue!
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Yasmin the Detective by Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin the Detective by Saadia Faruqi
Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Capstone / Picture Window Books
Yasmin has a mystery on her hands! Nani’s things keep disappearing, and no one seems to know where they’ve gone. Then a science lesson provides a clue. Can Detective Yasmin solve the case?
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Sadiq and the Clean Water Crew by Siman Nuurali
Sadiq and the Clean Water Crew
by Siman Nuurali, illustrated by Christos Skaltsas
Picture Window Books / Capstone
Ms. Battersby’s class is heading to the pond for a field trip. They hope to see birds, bugs, fish, and turtles! But one thing Sadiq sees makes him worried—dead fish! What happened to them? This question leads Sadiq on a mission to solve the mystery. When he discovers that the problem is likely polluted water, Sadiq and his friends form the Clean Water Crew! But what can kids do to help clean up bodies of water? Join Sadiq’s Clean Water Crew to find out!
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Sadiq and the Community Garden by Siman Nuurali
Sadiq and the Community Garden
by Siman Nuurali, illustrated by Christos Skaltsas
Picture Window Books / Capstone
On the way to the library, Sadiq and his family pass an empty lot in their neighborhood. It looks like it could use some attention. Sadiq and his brothers and sisters come up with ideas for what the lot could be. A playground? A skatepark? Then a science unit about plants at school gives Sadiq and Hooyo another idea—a community garden! But where to begin? And how to get people involved? It’s up to Sadiq and his classmates to “dig in” and make the community garden a success!
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Sadiq and the Gamers by Siman Nuurali (Sadiq Series)
Sadiq and the Gamers by Siman Nuurali (Sadiq Series)
Illustrated by Christos Skaltsas
Capstone/Picture Window Books
Sadiq and his friends are starting a video game club at school. They have fun playing together and planning a tournament for the whole school to participate in. But when their club needs a service project, the club members are stumped. How can they help people with video games? Then, during a visit to a retirement home called Harmony House with his mother, Sadiq meets a man named Mr. Soto who could use some cheering up. Sadiq begins to form an idea. Could gaming be a way to help the residents at Harmony House?
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