Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Saira Shah (Author)Saira is a children's author and primary school teacher. She's worked for over ten years in schools across Lancashire, Yorkshire, and even Paris. With a Master's in Education, Saira's always been dedicated to helping children reach their full superstar potential, whether that be in the classroom or through the stories she writes. When Saira's not running away from her two little monsters(kids), she can be found writing stories with a mug of desi chai and yummy chocolate digestives.
Maria Gabriela Gama (Illustrator)
Maria Gabriela Gama is an illustrator born and raised in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, a place that inspires her to create colourful worlds. With a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, she started her professional career working in advertising. But, soon after, she discovered the magical world of illustration and fell in love with it. Since then, Maria's been living her dream job and has illustrated picture books, puzzles, greeting cards and toys. She is passionate about her work and wishes to bring joy, representation and positive change through her cheerful characters and vibrant colours.
WONDERFUL! I marvelled at the cleverness of the design. <i>Super Nani and Captain Yaz </i>is so touching, warm and lovely - I cried! A real hug of a book.
Louie Stowell, author of Loki
An uplifting story about the challenges of multi-cultural and multi-generational family relationships.
- Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller
A touching tale of bridging cultures and generations.
Pen & Inc Magazine
This touching picture book, beautifully illustrated by Gama in bold, bright colours, cleverly visits a dilemma potentially shared by many multi-cultural families today, where older members may still live overseas and struggle to communicate with younger members of their families. Shah's fun and lively story provides an excellent starting point for conversations within the classroom and at home about other families around the world, developing empathy from an early age.
Books for Keeps
With vibrant and fun illustrations by Maria Gabriela Gama, this thought-provoking story blends superhero elements with Punjabi traditions, including instructions on how to make a traditional handmade rag doll. It's ideal for EYFS and KS1 classrooms.
The School Reading List
A heartfelt celebration of family, Punjabi culture and the rag doll-making tradition with a dash of superheroes! Brought to life by debut author, Saira Shah, and vibrant illustrations with real 'POW!' from Maria Gabriela Gama.
In a bustling city, there lived a little girl called Yazmin. And in a small village far away, there lived an old lady called Nani. Yazmin was Nani's granddaughter. But the two of them had never, ever met. Yazmin is very excited to meet Nani for the first time. Until they realise getting to know each other is going to be a bit tricky - they don't speak the same language! But with the help of Yazmin's trusty superheroes and a new rag doll, Yazmin and Nani find there are ways for them to talk after all.
This touching story encapsulates the communicative power of toys and Saira's storytelling gives voice to challenges faced by many multi-generational and multi-culture families. Paired with Maria's artwork, which represents the unbreakable bond between grandparent and child regardless of distance, this book deserves a place on every bookshelf. Perfect for readers of Julian is a Mermaid, The Proudest Blue and Faruq and the Wiri Wiri.
In a bustling city, there lived a little girl called Yazmin. But with the help of Yazmin's trusty superheroes and a new rag doll, Yazmin and Nani find there are ways for them to talk after all.
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Saira Shah (Author)Saira is a children's author and primary school teacher. She's worked for over ten years in schools across Lancashire, Yorkshire, and even Paris. With a Master's in Education, Saira's always been dedicated to helping children reach their full superstar potential, whether that be in the classroom or through the stories she writes. When Saira's not running away from her two little monsters(kids), she can be found writing stories with a mug of desi chai and yummy chocolate digestives.
Maria Gabriela Gama (Illustrator)
Maria Gabriela Gama is an illustrator born and raised in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, a place that inspires her to create colourful worlds. With a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, she started her professional career working in advertising. But, soon after, she discovered the magical world of illustration and fell in love with it. Since then, Maria's been living her dream job and has illustrated picture books, puzzles, greeting cards and toys. She is passionate about her work and wishes to bring joy, representation and positive change through her cheerful characters and vibrant colours.