Yasmin the Scientist by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly Capstone Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin! After some failed experiments, Yasmin’s snack break with Nani inspires an idea. Together they use kitchen science for sweet success! Cover and summary via Capstone
Sadiq and the Big Election by Siman Nuurali (Sadiq Series) Illustrated by Christos Skaltsas Capstone/Picture Window Books Ms. Battersby has announced that Sadiq’s third-grade class will be having elections for student government! Everyone is buzzing with excitement, but Sadiq isn’t sure about any of it. Should he run for one of the positions? He does […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? Cover image and summary via Edelweiss
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! Cover image […]
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? Cover image […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise by Saadia Faruqi, illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Picture Window Books/Capstone Eid Mubarak! Can Ali Tahir use his creative powers to save the holiday party? It’s Eid—Ali’s favorite day of the year! The family has fun plans for this special day after the Muslim holiday Ramadan. But Ali’s […]