Books published by Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing

Text in Arabic. These series teach children aged 0-3 about the environment around them using hand-drawn illustrations that reflect local Qatari and Gulf culture. The series includes seven books about colors, toys, foods, shapes, camels, falcons, and palm trees.

Text in Arabic. The pearl fleet has returned from another hard season at sea. The legendary guardian of the Sea Kingdom, Abu Derya, has inflicted a terrible defeat and many ships and sailors have been lost. When Rashids grandmother has a dream in which her grandsons hands are filled with pearls, the villagers are determined to reverse their fortune. But Abu Derya is ready once again to unleash his forces.

The pearl fleet has returned from another hard season at sea. The legendary guardian of the Sea Kingdom, Abu Derya, has inflicted a terrible defeat and many ships and sailors have been lost. When Rashids grandmother has a dream in which her grandsons hands are filled with pearls, the villagers are determined to reverse their fortune. But Abu Derya is ready once again to unleash his forces.

Families can be overwhelming, and for Majid, one of four kids, its a positive nightmare! His sister always bosses him around, while his other sister plays with his toys without asking. Even his older brother takes pleasure in teasing him and playing pranks on him. Majid is angry and hes had enough. He wishes more than anything that he was an only child. But what would that really mean? Majid and his mother explore the pitfalls of being an only child, in the hopes of changing his mind.

Can you change the world in one week? Thirteen-year-old author, Al Maha Khalid Al Delaimi, sure thinks so! Follow her on a journey with Jana, a fictional character loosely based on the author herself, who learns a new lesson every day of the week while away on vacation. With each passing day, Jana advises readers on personal and civic duties and responsibilities. Small changes by an individual really can impact the world. By adopting Janas values, kids really do make the world a better place.

Alphabet City is a playful, homegrown, and alliterative approach to learning the alphabet made for curious kids, magnificent mothers, golden grannies, fantastic fathers, and everyone in between. It enriches the connection between children, parents, and our cities with an uplifting and original educational approach. At its very heart and soul, Alphabet City aims to strengthen our childrens vocabulary while nurturing their imaginations. Aesthetically gorgeous and stunningly illustrated, each page paints an inspirational narrative to reinforce a childs growing library of words, while teaching them inventively about the place in which they live.

Text in Arabic. Sawsana refuses to wear the dress that her mom bought her. It is covered in horrendous polka dots! What was her mother thinking of, buying her this dress? If youve ever had to convince a stubborn child to put on their clothes, then this entertaining tale is perfect for you.

Text in Arabic. Have you ever wondered how clowns got their bright, bulbous, red nose? Read the story of Ammar, the young sheppard, to find out!

Text in Arabic. These series teach children aged 0-3 about the environment around them using hand-drawn illustrations that reflect local Qatari and Gulf culture. The series includes seven books about colors, toys, foods, shapes, camels, falcons, and palm trees.

Text in Arabic. These series teach children aged 0-3 about the environment around them using hand-drawn illustrations that reflect local Qatari and Gulf culture. The series includes seven books about colors, toys, foods, shapes, camels, falcons, and palm trees.

Text in Arabic. These series teach children aged 0-3 about the environment around them using hand-drawn illustrations that reflect local Qatari and Gulf culture. The series includes seven books about colors, toys, foods, shapes, camels, falcons, and palm trees.

Azzan introduces us to his grandmother, who he loves very much. He loves visiting her, listening to her tell him stories, and her big hugs. But one day, Azzan has to say goodbye to his grandmotherwill he be able to understand where she has gone and what it means to lose her?

Text in Arabic. Badr is 6-year-old boy who loves to play outside in his garden. But one of his favourite pastimes is not a pleasant one: Badr loves to squash ants. He squishes them and squeezes them. He blocks their path and takes away their food. He stomps on their home and makes their lives miserable. He never thought what it may be like for the ants having to deal with Badr, the ant bully. But one fateful night, Badr gets a taste of his own medicine when he experiences first-hand how it feels to be a tiny ant with a big bully.

Text in Arabic. Let''s count! This is not your ordinary counting book; instead, Counting Qatar aims to teach children Arabic numerals from 1 to 10 through pictures from Gulf culture, such as local animals and items found in Gulf homes since ancient times.