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AL RAWY BOOKS FOR YOUR KIDS TO READ

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The Space Nokhitha (Nokhitha is the old Arabic word for ship’s captain) Ahmed Al Shoaibi

Emirati pupil Ayesha comes home from school excited to tell her mother that she has decided to become the first Arab girl to land on Mars. Her mother does not share her enthusiasm. As her grandfathe­r tries to console her, Ayesha discovers that he was also very curious about the world and became a well known Nokhitha of the sea when he was young, and he promises to help her fulfil her dream.

The Camel and the Drone Ahmed Al Shoaibi

Being one of the few students in school who does not own one of the popular new drone toys, Shoaibi’s beloved character Hamad begins to feel isolated. To make matters worse, children bully him when they find out he has a pet camel. Hamad challenges the bully to a race between his camel and the bully’s drone.

Abu Dhabi Places to See Ahmed Al Shoaibi and Shama Khan

The story’s main character, Ahmed, is used as a tour guide to some of the capital’s best known sights, including historical landmarks, water parks and the famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Our Father, Zayed Ahmed Al Shoabi

Al Shoaibi wrote this book for The Year of Zayed, to introduce children to the journey of the country’s Founding Father and historic leader.

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