{"product_id":"egyptian-lullaby-hardcover","title":"Egyptian Lullaby - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZeena M. Pliska\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHatem Aly\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rich, beautifully layered ode to the great city of Cairo, Egypt, its people, and culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery night, my Ametti Fatma sings the sounds of Egypt to me as I fall asleep. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis is the Nile, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ethat flows through the city.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSwish, swoosh, swish.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis is the boat, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ethat glides on the Nile, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ethat flows through the city.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSwish, swoosh, swish.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach night, a young girl's Auntie Fatma puts her to bed, singing a lullaby filled with rich imagery of her home in Egypt. As Auntie Fatma sings, we are given a glimpse of modern Cairo, from boats making their way down the Nile to gentle calls to prayer from the mosques to young children joyfully playing soccer in the streets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Join Zeena Pliska and Hatem Aly on a vibrant journey to Cairo in this gorgeous, layered song.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZeena Pliska \u003c\/b\u003eis an author, educator, and blogger who has spent much time in Cairo, Egypt seeing family and exploring the ancient city. She lives in California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHatem Aly \u003c\/b\u003eis an Egyptian-born artist whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Proudest Blue, In My Mosque, \u003c\/i\u003e and the Yasmin series. He lives with his wife and son in New Brunswick, Canada.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.9 x 10.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772739518752,"sku":"9781250222497","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a0f80ad5ae057c8eccf61b3495464881.webp?v=1780412948","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/egyptian-lullaby-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}