Yazan Yahya is born a very quiet boy. He doesn’t cry the hungry hyena cry like his big brother, Yakub, or the angry cow cry like his sister, Yara. Yazan grows to
become a healthy, active boy, but one thing remains the same: he’s still very quiet. He doesn’t say a single word, letter, or sound. His parents, Mrs. Yahya and Mr. Yahya, and siblings, Yakub and Yara, worry about him. His mother takes him to a speech therapist. His family plays the speech game with him. Despite all this, Yazan is still a quiet boy. One day, something miraculous happens. Yazan hears his mother crying, asking Allah, “Why doesn’t Yazan speak?” Yazan shows her the letter Y, and speaks for the very first time. Everything changes after that. Yazan doesn’t stop talking. The joy of hearing Yazan speak quickly becomes annoying, though, especially because he never stops asking why. From home to the local Mosque school and finally to kindergarten, Yazan’s eagerness to learn keeps getting him into trouble. Can the family find a solution to Yazan’s many questions without discouraging his joyful curiosity?
become a healthy, active boy, but one thing remains the same: he’s still very quiet. He doesn’t say a single word, letter, or sound. His parents, Mrs. Yahya and Mr. Yahya, and siblings, Yakub and Yara, worry about him. His mother takes him to a speech therapist. His family plays the speech game with him. Despite all this, Yazan is still a quiet boy. One day, something miraculous happens. Yazan hears his mother crying, asking Allah, “Why doesn’t Yazan speak?” Yazan shows her the letter Y, and speaks for the very first time. Everything changes after that. Yazan doesn’t stop talking. The joy of hearing Yazan speak quickly becomes annoying, though, especially because he never stops asking why. From home to the local Mosque school and finally to kindergarten, Yazan’s eagerness to learn keeps getting him into trouble. Can the family find a solution to Yazan’s many questions without discouraging his joyful curiosity?
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Sneak Peek:
About the Author:
Ali H. Chemkhi is a bilingual author and a first-generation Muslim American who lives in Southern California with his wife and four kids. Some of his previous publications include dozens of short stories and articles in the Arabic language.
Several of his short stories have won awards. He has taught different subjects at several universities in Southern California. He is also a frequent speaker at mosques, interfaith banquets and other community events. Although he has completed a novel in the Arabic language awaiting publishing, he is mostly interested in writing juvenile books in English.
His goal is to create dialogue and nurture mutual respect and cooperation between Muslims and non-Muslims Americans.
Cover Design By:
Lamya Sharaby is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer based in Cairo, Egypt.
Ali H. Chemkhi is a bilingual author and a first-generation Muslim American who lives in Southern California with his wife and four kids. Some of his previous publications include dozens of short stories and articles in the Arabic language.
Several of his short stories have won awards. He has taught different subjects at several universities in Southern California. He is also a frequent speaker at mosques, interfaith banquets and other community events. Although he has completed a novel in the Arabic language awaiting publishing, he is mostly interested in writing juvenile books in English.
His goal is to create dialogue and nurture mutual respect and cooperation between Muslims and non-Muslims Americans.
Cover Design By:
Lamya Sharaby is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer based in Cairo, Egypt.
