Yaffa and Fatima, Fawzia GilaniWilliams
Yaffa and Fatima, Fawzia GilaniWilliams
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Yaffa and Fatima
Shalom, Salaam

Author: Fawzia Gilani-Williams

Series: Israel

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 01/01/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilani's retelling of this folktale—which has both Jewish and Arab origins—differences are not always causes for conflict and friendship can overcome any obstacle.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista

This is a story of deep friendship. Yaffa and Fatima are neighbors living next door to each other. They both work in a date orchard and make a living that way. They take care of the other. One is Jewish and the other is Muslim. They have a friendship that respects the other and they think of the oth......more

Aaaah, my heart! This book is very sweet and cute. Yaffa and Fatima have different faiths and they are the best of friends and very good neighbors! They are kind and generous to each other. This is a strong book full of friendship and respect. I highly recommend! ~Ashley......more

Goodreads review by Sheila

Such heartwarming retelling of The Tale of Two Brothers! A good own-voice introduction to two religions and their customs (Judaism and Moslem), but what I love the most was how it emphasized doing kindness as universal!......more

Goodreads review by Kirin

Oh how full my heart is after reading this book, and wiping a tear from my eye. When the daily news angers and frustrates, a story as sweet as two friends helping and worrying about each other gives hope to the future of the world. I know that is probably over reaching the impact of a children’s boo......more