Nusaiba and The 5th Grade Bullies

An exciting Islamic story about self-acceptance and standing up to bullying.

Nusaiba is excited about school – especially show and tell! But after hearing a mean comment in the school hallway about what her mother is wearing, Nusaiba slumps at her desk all day.

Through a fantastical journey of adventure and self-discovery, Nusaiba gains the confidence necessary to embrace her identity and stand up for herself.

The name "Nusaiba" has been chosen because it has such a strong history in our faith. Make sure to teach your kids about the Sahaabiyah, Nusaiba bint Ka'b when you're reading this Islamic children's book to them!

Recommended For Ages 6+

Written by Asmaa Hussein

Book Review by A. Zedan

"Teaching our children self-acceptance is absolutely crucial in the time we live in. This book is a creative way to show our children the best way to stand up for themselves against bullying and to focus more on what matters most in life. My girls loved it! "

Book Review by Hibz

"A book of confidence and courage of a young girl having to stand up to some mean kids who she thought was mocking her mamas hijab ... a colorful book full of hijabi adventures and imagination, courage and confidence, fun and spiders 8)"

Book Review by Husna

"This is a gem of a story that packs so much between it's colorful covers. It teaches kids about self-acceptance, confidence, standing up to bullies, harnessing our imagination, and more. My daughter loves the different hijabs Nusaiba tries on as she imagines herself in different roles, I love that Nusaiba's mom is portrayed as a strong, independent, professional woman - and we both love the lessons about confronting bullies with confidence. Great story! "

Details

Title: Nusaiba and The 5th Grade Bullies
Author: Asmaa Hussein
Illustrator: Zulkifi Lee
Publisher: Ruqaya's Bookshelf - Canada
Pages: 44
Volumes: 1
Size:  21.6 cm x 27.9 cm
Recommended Age Group: 6 years and above
Binding: Paperback
Edition Number: 1st
Year Of Publication: 2016
Weight: 0.22 kg
 

Author Profile

Asmaa Hussein is the founder of this small but wholesome publishing company Ruqaya's Bookshelf based in Canada. Since 2015, her mission has been to publish bright, fun, and engaging Islamic children’s books to add to your home and school libraries.

All books by Ruqaya's Bookshelf feature Muslim characters and protagonists, because we believe representation matters! Diversity in children’s literature contributes to a solid character education – and seeing someone who looks like you in a storybook is exciting!

After servitude to Allah, her daughter is her greatest motivation. As a widowed mother to a rambunctious and beautiful girl, she strives to show her an example of dedication, determination, and excellence.

She has named this publishing company after her – Ruqaya's Bookshelf – because she loves books more than anything.

So pull up a chair, enjoy their books and join their fun-filled adventure!