Publisher Description

Every night, my Ametti Fatma sings the sounds of Egypt to me as I fall asleep.This is the Nile,that flows through the city.Swish, swoosh, swish.This is the boat,that glides on the Nile,that flows through the city.Swish, swoosh, swish.In this heartwarming bedtime story, a young child relishes a visit from her great-aunt. Each night, Auntie Fatma puts her to bed, singing a lullaby filled with rich imagery of her home in Egypt. As Auntie Fatma sings, we are given a glimpse of modern Cairo, from boats making their way down the Nile, to gentle calls to prayer from the mosques, to young children joyfully playing soccer in the streets.Join Zeena M. Pliska and Hatem Aly on a vibrant journey to Cairo in this gorgeous, layered ode to the ancient city.

Author Biography

Zeena M. Pliska is a kindergarten teacher by day and a children's book author by night in Los Angeles, California. A life-long storyteller, she has facilitated stories as a theater director, visual artist, photographer, and journalist.zeenamar.comHatem Aly is an Egyptian-born artist whose work has been featured on television and in multiple publications. He is the illustrator of The Proudest Blue, In My Mosque, and the Yasmin series. He lives with his wife and son in New Brunswick, Canada.metahatem.com

Review

"A sweet peek into Egyptian family culture that is relatable to all." - School Library Journal "A lovely ode to geographic, cultural, and familial ties." - Kirkus Reviews

"Resonant and stylistically unique." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Layered [and] lively." - Publishers Weekly

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A rich, beautifully layered ode to the great city of Cairo, Egypt, and the connections that remain between generations separated by oceans.

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