I'll Love You from Afar - Going Global!
Australian Edition
Australian Edition
Australian Edition
Affirm Press are publishing our book in Australia and New Zealand under the new title 'My Love For You is Everywhere'! Out from January 25 ,2022.
German Edition
Australian Edition
Australian Edition
We're so excited about the German edition, called 'Ob nah, ob fern, ich hab dich gern' and published by ars Edition. It's out now... and it's lovely!
U.S. Edition
Australian Edition
U.S. Edition
The lovely HarperCollins Kids are publishing our book in the U.S. and we already got our first Kirkus review! Out from September 7th, 2021.
*New Board Book Edition* I'll Love You from Afar
Australian Board Book Edition
Just in time for the month of love!
Published by Affirm in February 2023
Room for Me and You
Written by Racha Mourtada
Illustrated by Sasha Haddad
Once upon a pandemic, the animals came out to play while we humans were away, including three goats that– frankly–think it’s much nicer when we’re not around. Yes, we’re not good at sharing this beautiful planet we call home, but surely we can find ways to make it an inviting place for everyone?
'Room for Me and You' was inspired by the true stories and amazing sightings of animals taking over cities during the 2020 lockdown.
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Publication June 30th, 2022
Hardcover/32 pp/26x26 cm
Ages: 5+
ISBN 978-9953-9033-6-1
Reviews coming soon!
I'll Love You from Afar - AR/EN
Written by Racha Mourtada
Illustrated by Sasha Haddad
We all feel like we’ve missed out on our fair share of hugs and physical affection these past couple of years because of the coronavirus. “I’ll Love You from Afar” is an ode to all the wonderful and imaginative ways we can still love each other while we’re apart–like using singing whales and writing notes in the stars!
With whimsical illustrations and rhyming text, this book is a sweet reminder for people of all ages that we can love each other no matter how near or far.
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Publication Date: Oct. 15, 2020
Hardcover/32 pp/26x26 cm
Ages: 5+
ISBN 978-9953-9033-4-7
German Edition (published by Ars Edition)
Publication Date May 18, 2021
ISBN 978-3-8458-4504-3
U.S. Edition (published by HarperCollins)
Publication Date September 7, 2021
ISBN 978-0063138889
Australian Edition (published by Affirm Press)
Publication Date January 25, 2022
ISBN 978-1922626608
Australian Edition board book (published by Affirm Press)
Publication Date January 31, 2023
ISBN 978-1922863812
Arabic Edition (published by Luqoom)
سأحبّك أينما كنت
Publication Date: Aug. 15, 2023
ISBN Hardcover: 978-9953-9033-7-8
A loving missive for anyone missing friends and family.
Beginning with an illustration of a child atop a lighthouse searching the seas through a spyglass and ending with the lighthouse’s beacon of love shining out into the night, this rhyming text sends an optimistic message of patient and enduring love. “Sorry I can’t see you. / You’re oh so far away! / But don’t you worry, / I’m in no hurry, / My love is here to stay.”
Befitting the universal theme, different children and situations are depicted with each stanza, with no clearly identified speaker or recipient maintained consistently throughout. The sentiment is voiced from the shore, the playground, the city. Wherever the speaker is—the depths of the ocean, the limits of space, the isolation of one of the poles —they will miss their loved one.
The illustrations, done in an appropriately calm palette, show a wide range of racial and gender presentations as the scenes change. To a troubled friend across the alley, a kid in a wheelchair offers, “You can blow all your troubles / Into some bubbles, / And I’ll pop them at no extra charge.” The timing suggests yet another Covid-19 picture-book response, but the sentiment is evergreen.
-Kirkus Review
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 - audiobook by Simon & Schuster)
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
Softcover Publication Date: August 30th, 2021
ISBN 978-9953-9033-5-4
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