Not Now, Noor!

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The RRP is the suggested or Recommended Retail Price of a product, set by the publisher or manufacturer. Next month, Abtaha Maqsood, the first woman to wear a Hijab while taking part in The Hundred, follows in their footsteps when she reads Not Now, Noor! by Farhana Islam and Nabila Adani to mark South Asian Heritage Month. The heart-warming tale is about Noor, who is curious to find out why the women in her family wear headscarves. It’s the first of two stories Abtaha will read for CBeebies.

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When Noor asks the women in her family why they wear hijabs, no one will tell her – until her ammu gives her the answers she is looking for. Lively, curious and full of fun, this warm, sweet picture book is steeped in love and pride. Noor is curious and full of questions and, whilst she knows what her ammu’s hijab is not, she is determined to learn why the women in her family wear a hijab … Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Noor is a young girl whose female family members wear the hijab. They are all too busy to explain to her why they wear it when she asks, so she imagines lots of hilarious reasons they might do so, including being a ninja!... Read Full Review

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Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say.

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The book is funny and Noor's curiosity is charming. The characters in the book are very relatable and we couldn't help but compare them to our own family members. The illustrations are lovely, all the characters are so cute to look at.

Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments Abtaha’s story will air on Friday 14 July. Both the stories I read are a great reminder that you can be whoever you want to be, no matter who you are, what religion you follow or what you choose to wear. — Abtaha Maqsood The vibrant illustrations are just stunning and really capture the warmth and humour in the story as well as the closeness of Noor’s loving family. From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada:

Not Now Noor! by Farhana Islam illustrated by Nabila Adani Not Now Noor! by Farhana Islam illustrated by Nabila Adani

This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love. Read more Details This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love. These gentle, wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a timeless, transporting quality, ideal for 5+ readers. Determined to finally know the answer, Noor sets out to investigate. First, she asks her sister, but she’s too busy being cool with her friends. So, Noor heads to her aunt and her two grandmothers instead. But the women in her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. They all send her away, leaving Noor confused and frustrated. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her hijab quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say. The story of this book is very interesting and entertaining for my son. He loves it and often read it to him for bedtime.... Read Full ReviewNot Now, Noor! is a funny and heart-warming tale to share with young readers of 3+ who will delight in both the humour and illustrations whilst spending time with a loving Muslim family. For 6+, this new series of magical beast-finding adventures has an urban setting and a thrilling, inclusive feel. Not Now, Noor! is a wonderful, heartfelt celebration of Muslim women, of family and of identity which deserves a place in both homes and primary school libraries where its humour, warmth and gorgeous illustrations will delight young readers as they learn about the importance of hijabs. Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)? This gutsy, vivid, gruesomely humorous retelling of the seminal Irish myth is perfectly judged for folklore addicts of 8+, with text heightened by brawny, satisfying illustrations.

Not Now, Noor! : Farhana Islam (author), : 9780241552476 Not Now, Noor! : Farhana Islam (author), : 9780241552476

Faizah sees her sister as a princess wearing her beautiful blue hijab, but not everyone at school sees it this way.Inspired by the experiences of Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad, this is a beautiful and powerful story about the bond shared between siblings and being proud of yourself and your beliefs.Nabila Adani lives in Jakarta Indonesia and enjoys illustrating different cultures around the world. She originally studied Industrial Product Design in Bandung Institute of Technology earning her degree in 2013 yet found her way into illustration later in life. Eleven-year-old Kofi is a dreamer who loves swimming, his elders’ stories and his friend Ama. When a village celebration leads to sudden death, though, Kofi’s everyday happiness is ripped away, leaving only dreams to set him free. Set in modern-day Ghana, Alexander’s verse novel for 12+ is a visceral, gripping coming-of-age story. Being non-binary has never been a problem for 11-year-old Jamie – until secondary school looms, and the only two options are the boys’ school or the girls’. Suddenly Jamie and their friends find themselves protesting from the rooftops. Will Jamie ever find the place they belong? A sensitive, moving 9+ story about fighting for acceptance and change. Noor is a curious little girl, her head is always full of questions. The biggest question on her mind is why her Ammu (mum) and the other women in her family wear a hijab (headscarf). I think this book is mostly aimed at young Muslims girls but it would be great for all children to learn a little about the hijab and a different culture in a simple, easy to digest way.