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A story brimming with emotions
A story brimming with emotions
A story brimming with emotions
A story brimming with emotions
A story brimming with emotions
A story brimming with emotions

When Mama Returns

Written by Taghreed Najjar
Illustrated by Ali Elzeiny

$7.00

Grandma is suddenly taken ill and Mama has to travel to be with her. She tells Jad and Tala that she will miss them and asks them to tell her every little thing that happens with them when she comes back.
But why does Jad decide not to tell Mama everything that happened while she was away?

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Parent and Teacher guide

Sometimes, unexpected circumstances can arise, forcing the mother to be absent from. This can be a turning point in the lives of both the children and the father, as they face the challenge of managing their affairs and handling various responsibilities.
In this story, Teta falls ill, and Mama travels to be with her, leaving Jad, Tala, and Zozo with Baba. The next day, preparations for school begin, with Baba combing Tala's hair and making the sandwiches. However, Tala complains that Baba hurt her while combing her hair. Jad is not pleased with how Baba makes the sandwiches and Zozo refuses to eat his breakfast and only wants Mama.
They all manage to leave the house and go to their respective work and school. At school, Jad gets into an argument with his friends and returns home angry. He accidently steps on a Fustuk’s tail, which angers Fustuk who reacts by scratching Jad. The next morning, Jad wakes up and realises he has wet the bed, so he refuses to go to school. Baba reassures him that it's normal and asks him to quickly take a shower and get ready for school.
In the kitchen, Jad and Tala prepare breakfast and are happy that soon Mom will be home again. Tala says that she can’t wait to tell Mama everything while Jad says that he’s not sure he will tell her EVERYTHING.

About the Author

Taghreed Najjar, was awarded the 2021 Jordanian State Award for children Literature. She has been a several time nominee for the Astrid Lindgren award and a several-time winner and short listed of the Etisalat Prize for Arabic Children’s Literature. Her YA novel Whose Doll is This? Won the YA book of the year (2019)

With a portfolio spanning 4 decades, Taghreed – a multifaceted author - writes picture books, middle grade and young adult books. Her picture books have become classics that are read and enjoyed by generations. While her YA novels have found great success in addressing difficult subjects reflecting political and cultural realities in the region.
Several of Najjar’s books have been recommended by “White Ravens” and several have been translated to languages including English, Italian, Swedish, Danish, French and Turkish.

About the Illustrator

Aly Alzainy lives in Alexandria Egypt. As a child, he was fascinated by art and would daily draw a visual diary of all that he encountered. He also loved to draw family members, friends, and their pets. He experimented with different styles and art mediums and recently started illustrating children's picture books with great success.

Grandma is suddenly taken ill and Mama has to travel to be with her. She tells Jad and Tala that she will miss them and asks them to tell her every little thing that happens with them when she comes back.
But why does Jad decide not to tell Mama everything that happened while she was away?

Weight 0.138 kg
Dimensions 220 × 220 cm
Age

3+

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