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Yara's Green Hope

By Malik Nairat

Yara's Green Hope

By Malik Nairat

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This series consists of children's storybooks written in the style of fairytales. Each book presents a complete narrative designed to introduce young readers to moral lessons, good behavior, and the value of curiosity. The stories employ elements of fantasy-such as talking animals, magical settings, and imaginative characters-to simplify complex ideas and make ethical principles accessible to children.The overarching purpose of the series is educational rather than purely entertaining. The narratives emphasize attitudes such as kindness, patience, honesty, generosity, and respect for others. In addition, they encourage children to ask questions about the world around them and to explore knowledge with a sense of wonder.Some of the volumes draw inspiration from Palestinian folklore, adapting traditional tales into a child-friendly format that preserves their cultural significance while highlighting universal values. Others are original stories crafted in the fairytale tradition but aligned with the same moral focus.Together, the books form a coherent collection that blends imagination with instruction, using storytelling as a medium for teaching character and ethical awareness in early childhood.
This book; Yara's Green Hope is a children's story that combines elements of everyday life in Gaza with fairytale-style narrative. It follows Yara, a young girl who lives with her grandmother, Sitti Sabira, in a small village surrounded by olive trees and enduring the challenges of blockade and scarcity. Despite hardships, Yara and her grandmother find strength in their faith, patience, and in cultivating a small garden of herbs, which they sell in the market to provide for their needs. The story emphasizes resilience, gratitude, and the moral value of hard work, while portraying the bond between generations and the sustaining power of hope.The book also includes a traditional-style fairytale embedded within it: the tale of King Casimir, Princess Amira, and the ghoul Grime. This tale highlights bravery, cleverness, and the triumph of good over evil, as the young hero Hasan-helped by Willow-defeats the monster through courage and persistence.Together, these parallel narratives present a blend of cultural memory and universal moral lessons. The story of Yara reflects real struggles shaped by place and circumstance, while the fairytale offers a timeless allegory of faith, love, and perseverance. Both parts work in harmony to guide children toward understanding the values of patience, courage, kindness, and hope.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
94
Release Date:
2025-10-26
Publication Date:
2025-10-26
Publisher:
Nairat
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9198976400
ISBN13:
9789198976403
Minimum Reading Age:
3
Maximum Reading Age:
12
Weight:
140 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
178 cm
Thickness:
6 cm
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