55 slightly sinister stories
Written by Racha Mourtada
Illustrated by Lynn Atme
55 stories.
55 words each.
No more.
No less.
Size does matter in these delightfully tiny tales populated with narcoleptic drivers, bickering bakers, suspicious spouses and other memorable characters.
Full of dark humour, intrigue and absurdity, this collection of slightly sinister (and occasionally sweet) stories delivers a bite-size reading experience to satisfy any literary craving.
Our first book for grownups under our new imprint Rose Luqoom!
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Publication Date June 19, 2019
Hardcover - 128 pp/16x20 cm
ISBN 978-9953-9033-1-6
U.S. Edition (published by Andrews McMeel Universal)
Publication Date June 2, 2020
ISBN 978-1524858797
A book that will definitely become part of my top ten list. My attention was caught right at the beginning and couldn’t drop it until I read it all. The twist in every story brightened up my day with laughs to last for a while.
-Priscilla, Amazon Review
I devoured this book in one sitting. It's like eating a box of chocolates. Each very short story is clever, well written, kooky and funny and leave thoughts lingering long after reading.
- Ms. V, Amazon Review
This microfiction collection was brilliantly written and a pleasure to read! I'm already thinking of ways I can incorporate it into a lesson to demonstrate to my students that imaginative writing needn't be lengthy or a full blown narrative. Well done Racha!
-Paige, Goodreads Review
When I Grow Up, I Want to Be... (Arabic Book)
عندما أكبر، أريد أن أكون
Written by Mona Karaoui
Illustrated by Siwar Kraytem
هل تحبون استكشاف الكواكب؟ او تصوير الحيوانات البرية؟ أو قيادة فرقة موسيقية؟
عندما أكبر، أريد أن أكون... هو كتاب للقراء الصغار ذوي الطموحات الكبيرة، يأخذكم في رحلة رائعة حول عالم من المهن المشوقة
Would you like to explore space? Or take photos of wildlife? Or lead an orchestra? When I Grow Up, I Want To Be... is a book that takes young readers with big ambitions on a journey of exciting professions, subtly subverting gender stereotypes along the way. Ages: 7+
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Publication Date: October 27th, 2018
Hardcover/40 pp/22x28 cm
Ages: 7+
ISBN 978-9953-9033-0-9
It sends a loud and clear message to our children that they have to DREAM BIG, and that they can be whatever they want to be!! Their options aren't only your typical professions: teacher, artist or doctor!! Instead, there are many unique and futuristic professions that many of our children do not read about in Arabic, like being an astronaut, a gamer or even a beekeeper!
- Instagram Book Blogger @oh.the.books.that.youll.read
Swingers, Clingers and Other Amazing Animals in Motion-Ar/EN
Written by Racha Mourtada
Illustrated by Elia Tawil
Have you ever wondered how a monkey swings through the trees, or how a gecko can cling upside down to a leaf?
Swingers, Clingers and Other Amazing Animals in Motion explores the wonderful ways animals move, from leaping lemurs to crawling crabs and more! With lush illustrations and simple explanations of animal locomotion, this book will delight animal enthusiasts of all ages.
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Publication Date: May 12th, 2018
Hardcover/64 pp/24x24 cm
Ages: 7+
ISBN 978-9953-0-4394-4
Arabic Edition (Published by Luqoom)
حيوانات تسبح وتمرح وتتأرجح
Translated by Mayssa Nahlawi
Publication Date: January 2, 2020
ISBN 978-9953-9033-2-3
What an engaging and visually distinctive book! My niece and nephew loved it. The big, bold illustrations complement a simple and informative text that even had me learning new things about how animals move. The choices of animals are interesting, too, and not your typical run-of-the-mill. A fun and educational read. I highly recommend it!
- Rami, Amazon Review
What a wonderful book! Super informative and really fun, the book made my daughter (and myself!) think about how animals can move about in different ways. Even though the book is aimed for older kids my 3 year old thoroughly enjoyed it, and learned loads of new things too. Definitely on our list of everyday reads.
- Huda, Goodreads Review