Overview
From Ezra Jack Keats Award honoree author Zahra Marwan, a picture book about the magic power of art to connect us to the past and to each other.
* “A powerful story.” -School Library Journal, starred review
* “Begs multiple viewings.” -Horn Book, starred review
“Stunningly illustrated.” -Kirkus Reviews
When a sandstorm descends upon the city, Sakina and her mama forego their plans to visit the beach and head to the local museum instead. While Sakina yawns and scowls at the boring old relics, her mama's eyes keep filling with tears, moved by the details she recognizes.
But when it's finally time to leave the museum, Sakina returns home with something unexpected . . .
Can three uninvited guests help Sakina see the museum through her mama's eyes?
This gorgeous, sweeping picture book illuminates the incredible power of art: it humanizes our ancestors, connects us to the past and to each other, and reflects the essential, universal human need to be understood and remembered.
Discover another deeply moving story from Zahra Marwan, the critically acclaimed creator of the New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book Where Butterflies Fill the Sky.
This book title, Sakina and the Uninvited Guests, ISBN: 9781547613427, by Zahra Marwan, published by Bloomsbury USA (April 29, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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