Abdullah's Bear Needs a Name!

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

AvYasmin Hanif

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To celebrate Eid, Abdullah's parents give him a cuddly teddy bear. The bear used to belong to Abdullah's dad, his abba, and it has a name, but Abba won't say what it is! Abdullah and his new bear become inseparable, but he can't guess what its name is. His siblings, friends and classmates all have suggestions -- Bertie, Katie, Olivia, Edward -- but none of them feels right. Then one night, when Abba tells a story from long ago in Pakistan, Abdullah remembers his family's traditions and has an idea. What if the bear has a name like his name? In this sweet but powerful story, children will learn to value their cultural heritage and about the special bonds between family generations. Yasmin Hanif wrote Abdullah's Bear Needs a Name! after working with schoolchildren on a project to tackle the lack of diversity in children's books. The story was inspired by the real-life experience of children from South Asian backgrounds defaulting to traditionally European names for a teddy bear. Sophie Benmouyal's bold and fun illustrations are full of character, texture and authentic details.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-09-18
Mått225 x 289 x 10 mm
Vikt400 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor28
FörlagFloris Books
IllustratörBenmouyal, Sophie
ISBN9781782509585

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Yasmin Hanif is a Scottish-Pakistani author, poet and educator from a Muslim background. She worked on the 'We Can Be Heroes' project which tackled the lack of diversity in children's literature and won several awards including the Scottish Awards for Minority Ethnic Educators, the Aspiring Writers Award and The Scottish Education Curriculum Innovation Award. Yasmin's debut picture book Abdullah's Bear Needs a Name! is inspired by this project. Yasmin lives in the west of Scotland. Sophie Benmouyal was born in Canada to a French-Canadian mother and a Moroccan father. She is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer based in Montreal, Canada. She has two young daughters, a love of the outdoors and a compulsive children's book buying habit.

'A charming and important entry encouraging the joyous celebration of cultural heritage.'-- Kirkus Reviews'Beautiful... From the very first page, readers see a proud Muslim family celebrating their culture joyously. It's a delightful story about strengthening identity, with warm illustrations.'-- Inclusive Books for Children'A brilliant debut picture book from Glasgow talent Yasmin Hanif. A sweet and important book about recognising that it's okay and good to use names from your own culture.'-- Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths'A beautiful and necessary book. It is wonderful when Scottish children from all cultural backgrounds see themselves reflected in stories...This gorgeous picture book is an encouraging step on that journey.'-- Kids' Literature Scotland'This story celebrates the importance of cultural heritage and shared traditions. The book is illustrated strongly throughout, capturing the closeness of the family as they celebrate. The warmth within it will resound with all young readers.'-- Books for Keeps 'A sweet book that showcases the passing down of mementos and the importance of a name.'-- YA Books Central'Cultural insights accompany a picture book story of growth, discovery and family connection. Excellent pictures add attraction to the thought-provoking tale.'-- Donovan's Literary Services'A heart-warming story of family, belonging and the wonderful legacy left behind by previous generations.'-- Sarah Broadley, Writer and Reviewer'The illustrations are wholesome and make you feel at home with Abdullah's family. This is a beautiful book and has a lovely message of belonging and knowing you are important.'-- The Reading Spark (Instagram)'A gorgeous, inclusive story.'-- Mum of Boys Northeast (Instagram)'A great reminder that everyone's name, family, and history is important. Muslim culture is showcased throughout the book allowing Muslim children to see themselves, while others are encouraged to learn more.'-- Kids Read the World (Instagram)'Thoughtful and gentle. The story celebrates diversity in a warm, accessible way.'-- Teaching from Text (Instagram)