Title:
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MY FRIEND JAMAL
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By: |
Anna McQuinn, Gareth Williams (Illus), Ben Frey (Illus) |
Format: |
Paperback |
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£5.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1554511224 |
ISBN 13: |
9781554511228 |
Publisher: |
ANNICK PRESS LTD |
Pub. date: |
30 September, 2008 |
Pages: |
32 |
Description: |
A picture book story about a childhood friendship in which unfamiliar cultures meet. Playful visuals combine illustrations and photographs, and book recognizes the bond between two boys as well as sampling the differences in their lives. |
Synopsis: |
Jamal and Joseph were born in the same hospital in the same month. Now they're best friends. The two like to play at one another's homes. Joseph's mom knows Jamal can't eat pork sausages because he's Muslim. She knows, too, that he can't have ice cream because of his eczema. Some things that happen at Jamal's house are a lot different from Joseph's: the food his mother prepares, the way they sit to eat, and the special clothes they sometimes wear. Jamal and Joseph like to play superheroes and cheer their favorite basketball stars. They even say they're going to sign with the same team when they grow up. A poignant story about a childhood friendship where unfamiliar cultures meet, My Friend Jamal lets readers sample the differences and recognize the powerful bond that draws two boys together. The visuals, which marry photography and original art, are wonderfully playful and imaginative. |
Reader Age: |
Up to 5 years |
Publication: |
Canada |
Imprint: |
Annick Press Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |