Nanni’s Hijab, written by Khadijah Abdul-Haqq and illustrated by Vitchapol Taerattanachai is one of the most beautiful Islamic books I have come across. SUMMARY: Nanni is quite the attraction at school with her beautiful hijabs, so it doesn't come as a surprise when one of her classmates is unappreciative. It is hard for new kids to see all the attention drawn to someone else because, after all, being new should be something that gets people's attention. Soon, the new classmate, Leslie, tries to bully Nanni, but instead of retaliating, Nanni finds a smart way to solve the issue. And it’s truly inspiring. CRITIQUE: First, the illustrations will enchant children with full watercolor drawings that embrace the whole page. The expressions on the faces of the characters are vivid and get right through your heart. The soft pastel colors seize the innocence of youth. And the range of characters hints at a new generation of children books that take into consideration the diversity of the world. That’s very exciting. The story is well-written with lyrical prose. The plot is relatable and will touch every Muslim child with its dynamics and realism. Plus, the story has a great twist at the end, one you would never imagine. Nanni’s Hijab is a jewel that teaches patience and how to be smart in the face of adversity. It will be an inspiration for decades to come. This PB mixes modern manga characters with traditional paintings that made many children books famous. It illustrates how some tropes (manga expresssion and composition) can be successfully integrated into PB to give us a sense of familiarity and renewal. See how the theme color is used for each day of the week. The scarves are used as background of the picture and the beauty of it seems to wrap all around the character in a dream-like effect of gauze. The neutral background helps with the magic contrast. Look at the harmony between color of background and color of hijab to put the emphasis on the facial expression. Look at the reflection in the mirror that frames the face. This picture is heart wrenching, but at the same time shows how lonelythe character feels. This PB shows the great use of bleed. Title: Nanni’s Hijab Author: Khadijah AbdulHaqq Publisher: Djarabi Kitabs Publishing Published on: 31st January, 2018 Format: Paperback & Ebook Age Group: 6 to 12 years Pages: 36 Buy the book here: https://www.djarabikitabs.com/bookstore/nannis-hijab Note!
Thanks to the publisher for allowing me to publish these spreads. I am extremely grateful. These pictures are protected by copyrights. Misappropriation is strictly prohibited. Thanks for your understanding.
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