By Mithaa AlKhayyat (author) , Maya Fidawi (illustrator)
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Shortlisted for the Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation 2013
Little Hamda wants to wear the veil, like her big sisters, but it's up to her to find her own special way and prove she's grown up, just like her sisters. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children, this Early reader chapter book has a delightful story and is complemented by bright, funny pictures on every page together with a lively design which makes them hugely appealing. They’re perfect for children from 5-7...
Retold by the author of the Tiara Club series .
Hamda feels left out. She wants to be like her four sisters. One evening she makes a decision, and nobody can change her mind.
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She wants to wear the veil like her sisters. Each sister puts forward her own suggestion based on what worked for her. But it is up to Hamda to work out her own unique way to wear the veil making it a part of her active and happy life.
Praise for Orion Early Readers:
'A delightful mix of new stories plus old favourites. Great for reading aloud for library storytimes and for parents and children to share and enjoy reading together' - Annie Everall OBE, Youth Libraries Group
'Early Readers are a good choice for those young readers beyond the 'beginning' stage who need the reassurance of a familiar format' - Nikki Gamble, Write Away
Mithaa AlKhayyat is the author of My Own Special Way .
Originally published in the United Arab Emirates, the story is retold by Vivian French, the bestselling children's author of The Tiara Club stories. She has also written many picture books, fiction for younger readers and story collections.
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Hamda feels left out. She wants to be like her four sisters.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed My Own Special Way (Early Reader) and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
My Own Special Way (Early Reader) features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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My Own Special Way (Early Reader) was written by Mithaa AlKhayyat and published by Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) an imprint of Orion Publishing Co
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