By Randa Abdel-Fattah (author) , Maxine Lee (illustrator)
" A lovely talking point for families and schools alike."
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This book is a little gem – starting with “there are 11 words for love, and my family knows them all”, each spread introduces a different word, in Arabic and with pronunciation, and a short two-liner that explains context. Whether the love between long-standing neighbours, the love between two soulmates, or a love for the home country, the book introduces each with colourful chalk illustrations.
On a second level, the book highlights the family’s journey – arriving in a new country carrying little apart from a suitcase full of love. On the next spread, a “welcome to our school” is embedded in a drawing, highlighting new starts. The migratory journey is not overtly expressed in the text, but it is there if you look for it, opening opportunities to talk to children about their own journeys.
Linguistically, it offers a springboard to language – how many words for rain, or being sad, or feeling happy do children know across their languages?
A beautiful and low-key book, despite the bright and colourful illustrations, this book will make a lovely talking point for families and schools alike.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATUREA CBCA NOTABLE PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 MULTICULTURAL NSW AWARDThere are eleven words for love, and my family knows them all.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE A CBCA NOTABLE PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 MULTICULTURAL NSW AWARD There are eleven words for love, and my family knows them all.
A family flees their homeland to find safety in another country, carrying little more than a suitcase full of love.
As their journey unfolds, the oldest child narrates 11 meanings for love in Arabic as her family show, and are shown, all different kinds of love in their new home, and they also remember the love they have for their homeland and for those left behind or lost along the way.
In the Arabic language, there are over 50 words describing the degrees of love. That's 50 stories, 50 life-worlds. This lyrical and heartwarming book takes you on a journey through 11 of these Arabic expressions for love.
'Randa's rich words and Maxine's moving illustrations make this book sing' The Australian Women's Weekly 'An uplifting, emotionally charged story . . . matched with bold illustrations that exude deep warmth' Sydney Morning Herald 'A beautifully rendered, timely picture book created with heart' Books+Publishing
Randa Abdel-Fattah is a Palestinian Egyptian Muslim writer, academic, former lawyer and the multi-award-winning author of 11 books published in over 20 countries, including multiple translations, stage productions in the US and Australia, and a graphic novel series. Randa has been nominated for Sweden's 2019 and 2018 Astrid Lindgren Award, the world's biggest children's and young adult literature award. Randa is also a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Sociology at Macquarie University and her recent book is Coming of Age in the War on Terror .
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATUREA CBCA NOTABLE PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 MULTICULTURAL NSW AWARDThere are eleven words for love, and my family knows them all.A family flees their homeland to find safety in another country, carrying little more than a suitcase full of love.As their journey unfolds, the oldest child narrates 11 meanings for love in Arabic as her family show, and are shown, all different kinds of love in their new home, and they also remember the love they have for their homeland and for those left behind or lost along the way.In the Arabic language, there are over 50 words describing the degrees of love. That's 50 stories, 50 life-worlds.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed 11 Words for Love and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
11 Words for Love features in the following genres: PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
11 Words for Love was written by Randa Abdel-Fattah and published by Hachette Australia an imprint of Little, Brown
11 Words for Love has 32 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
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