{"title":"Safa Suleiman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Safa Suleiman, a beloved author whose charming stories captivate the hearts of young readers. Safa Suleiman is celebrated for her enchanting children’s books that beautifully weave themes of friendship, generosity, and cultural richness. Her stories, known for their warmth and educational value, provide young minds with vibrant characters and imaginative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eHilwa's Gifts\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her talent for crafting narratives that are both entertaining and meaningful. This delightful tale invites children to explore themes of sharing and compassion, showcasing Suleiman’s ability to make learning a joyful and engaging experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to nurture a love for reading in your child, exploring Safa Suleiman’s collection is the perfect start. Each book is a testament to her creative storytelling and commitment to enriching the minds of young readers. Explore the magical worlds she creates and watch as your child's imagination soars.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hilwas-gifts-by-safa-suleiman-9781536229424","title":"Hilwa's Gifts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming picture-book debut brings a tradition many thousands of years old—harvesting and pressing olives into oil—vividly to life, showing how customs unite us across time and space.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAli has arrived in Palestine for a visit just in time for the olive harvest. His grandfather, Seedo, and Hilwa—his favourite tree—greet him in the grove, where Seedo explains that Hilwa has many gifts to share. Other family members whack the trees’ branches with sticks, singing “Zaytoon, ya zaytoon” while cousins clap and dance and happily pick up fallen olives. (Luckily, a gentle whack is all it takes for Hilwa’s fruits to rain down!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe next day, at the olive press, Ali watches the drip of gold liquid into a can, another of Hilwa’s gifts. Later, they picnic under the tree’s branches with hot mint tea, pita, and delicious olive oil swirled on hummus. Tradition is the greatest gift of all: the family gathering—generation after generation—to celebrate a bountiful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic illustrations and a graceful text peppered with Arabic words, plus a glossary and author’s note, make for an intimate picture-book debut about a child discovering his heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walker Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46688130269420,"sku":"9781536229424","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26544383482734.jpg?v=1753345097"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/safa-suleiman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}