Bøker av Zeshan Akhter

From author of My Name is a Gift, Zeshan Akhter, comes a sensitively told story about a young refugee as he settles in a new country. It is beautifully illustrated by Nabila Adani. In a tale of home and healing, Noah's family have taken a journey no one should have to make. They arrive in a different country as refugees. While settling into their new house, Noah misses his Baba, Jida and their old home. When a fireworks display brings back both happy memories and difficult moments of their journey and arrival, his family and their new community support him in facing his fears and feeling hopeful for the future. This timely and heartfelt story is a deeply emotional exploration of the lasting impact of the refugee experience and the tragedy of war. The perfect companion to The Suitcase, The Journey and The Other Side.

A heartfelt and touching celebration of the names we're given, told through Zeshan Akhter's lyrical text and paired with Ã...sa Gilland's stunning illustrations. When I met Daddy and fitted in his hands, I didn't have a name. So Daddy and Mummy whispered one in my ear. My name is the first present I ever got. It came wrapped in Daddy and Mummy's love. On the day Sitara is born, she receives a very special gift from her parents - her name. As Sitara grows, some people tumble up her name in their mouths until it's not her name anymore. So Sitara learns about the history, tradition and culture that went into choosing her name, giving her the confidence to help others say it right. This heartwarming story not only teaches us the significance of our names, but it also highlights that trying to say names correctly, or asking if you're unsure, goes a long way. The book also includes a spread for a child to fill in about their own name. Perfect to share with both an individual child or to read aloud with a group who are fans of The Proudest Blue, Every House on Every Street and Julian is a Mermaid.