The Jasmine Sneeze

By Nadine Kaadan

Book Overview

A magical tale set in the jasmine-scented courtyards of Damascus, Syria.

Haroun, the cat, likes nothing better than to spend his days sleeping in the sunlit courtyards of Damascus. Yet one thing always ruins his sleep: jasmine The sweet-scented flowers send him into fits of sneezes One day, Haroun hatches a plan to fix the problem, but little does he know that the Jasmine Spirit has a trick or two up her sleeve...

A sweet and entertaining story that sheds a welcome light onto Syria's long and proud cultural heritage in a period of history marred by war.

"A funny, magical tale whose conclusion gently suggests that there is room for us all in this world"--Guardian Witness

"You'll get caught up in Damascus' dense colors and patterns, as well as its light-hearted, sweet-smelling humor. A joy "--ArabLit

"Children will be captured by the cheeky portrayal of Haroun, and those too young to read will be mesmerized by his antics on the pages"--Middle East Monitor

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1911373277
• ISBN13: 9781911373278
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Lantana Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.7" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3