A savvy little girl explains how to survive a huge family party—especially the never-ending goodbye at the end—in this cheeky and charming picture book celebration of Middle Eastern culture.
What happens when you’re invited to a Middle Eastern party?
A LOT!
Which is why your good friend Salwa will show how to make the most of every minute and navigate those tricky parts, step by step, from the joyful Salam! when you arrive until the longest goodbye in the history of goodbyes when you’re ready to leave.
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About the Author
Leila Boukarim was born in Lebanon, raised in several countries, and now lives in Singapore. Having spent a big chunk of her childhood in Montreal, she often finds herself dreaming of the white Christmases she grew to love all those years ago. Leila has learned, however, that a Christmas spent with the people she loves most is the best kind