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*NEW BOOK* - The Little boy who lost his joy
Squirrel has forgotten where he's buried his nuts.
As he scampers across the forest he encounters Little Boy, who has lost his joy...a far more serious problem. The two embark on a heartwarming quest to recover what they have lost, only to realize that nuts (and joy) are all around, if you just know where to look.
The Little Boy Who Lost His Joy
Written by: Racha Mourtada, Illustrated by: Dania K.
Release Date: May 2025
Hardcover/40 pp/20x25 cm
Ages: 5 and above
ISBN: 978-9953-9045-0-4
- Now in Beirut bookstores, including Antoine, Virgin, Halabi Bookshop, Little Dreamers Bookshop, Cookie Dough Boutique, Snoubar Bayrut and The Little Bookshop
- Coming to UAE and Saudi bookstores soon, including Kinokuniya, Virgin and Jashanmal. We’ll keep you posted!
- Online purchase and worldwide delivery from, Librairie Antoine, Halabi Bookshop, Amazon UK
Sayidaty Magazine Interview
Sayidaty Magazine, June 19, 2025
Interview with Racha Mourtada on 'The Little Boy Who Lost His Joy' and all things Luqoom.
Article and video interview here
Photos: Sayidaty Magazine
MTV Interview
MTV Interview May 19, 2025
Interview with Racha Mourtada on 'The Little Boy Who Lost His Joy' and all things Luqoom.
Video interview here
Founding Luqoom - Interview with Ebtedy.com
Ebtedy.com, Oct 12, 2022 - It is said that we (adults) all have an inner child dormant within us. Some choose to tame it at all times, wearing the maturity suit as dictated by society; others choose to release it on special occasions or within contexts they deem appropriate; only a few recognize its right to fully exist in our adult life.
After a career as a biomedical engineer, UN researcher, and public policy analyst in Dubai, Racha Mourtada decided that it was time to honour her inner child by unleashing her passion for writing and reviving her life-long love for children's books. [cont'd...]
Our Story
We have a sweet tooth for books
Founded by Racha Mourtada in 2018, Luqoom is a boutique publisher of pretty picture books in Arabic and English, based in Beirut. We believe books are treats to be savoured. They should be held, pored over, snuggled with and shared.
At Luqoom, we know that the combination of spare prose and beautiful imagery can create something magical. We strive to make luscious books that are captivating and visually rich, inviting kids (and the young at heart) into a world where they can let their curiosity and imagination run free.
We pride ourselves on using sustainably sourced materials and local talent.
We are particularly partial to science, silliness and good storytelling.