Insha'allah, No, Maybe So
Insha'allah, No, Maybe So
- Subject
- Middle Eastern & Arab American
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Holiday House, Incorporated
- ISBN
- 9780823454419
A sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life's uncertainties that will ring true for all families.
Ranya wants to go to the park. âInshaâAllah,â her mom tells her.
But doesn't that just mean no? Ranya's mom says âInshaâAllahâ when Ranya asks to make cookies. She says it when Ranya wants to sleep over at Jayda's house. She says it when Ranya begs to go to Disneyland.
This might sound familiar to parents and caregivers . . . Itâs hard to know what to say when you canât promise anything! Sometimes grown-ups say âMaybeâ or âWeâll see.â And in millions of Arab and Muslim homes around the world, families use the phrase âInshaâAllahâ when talking about the future.
So, what does âInshaâAllahâ really mean? In this warmly illustrated picture book, Ranya and her mom tackle the meaning of the powerful phrase and ponder the best way to talk about their hopes and dreamsâand maybe, sometimes, the things they want to put off. (Like cleaning up toys!)
Cozy art and joyful, loving characters make this a perfect family read aloud.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Michigan MISelf in Books List Selection
ALA DĂa Book List Selection
Ranya wants to go to the park. âInshaâAllah,â her mom tells her.
But doesn't that just mean no? Ranya's mom says âInshaâAllahâ when Ranya asks to make cookies. She says it when Ranya wants to sleep over at Jayda's house. She says it when Ranya begs to go to Disneyland.
This might sound familiar to parents and caregivers . . . Itâs hard to know what to say when you canât promise anything! Sometimes grown-ups say âMaybeâ or âWeâll see.â And in millions of Arab and Muslim homes around the world, families use the phrase âInshaâAllahâ when talking about the future.
So, what does âInshaâAllahâ really mean? In this warmly illustrated picture book, Ranya and her mom tackle the meaning of the powerful phrase and ponder the best way to talk about their hopes and dreamsâand maybe, sometimes, the things they want to put off. (Like cleaning up toys!)
Cozy art and joyful, loving characters make this a perfect family read aloud.
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Michigan MISelf in Books List Selection
ALA DĂa Book List Selection
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What reviewers said
"Aserr's watercolor and digital illustrations complement and support the text, capturing the diverse neighborhood and moments of mother/daughter closeness. A funny, thoughtful introduction to a common, powerful Arabic word."
"[A] warm, playful introduction to a term used by Muslims and Arabic-speaking people globally."
"A sweet introduction to an expression often used in Muslim and Arabic-speaking communities. . . Lively, funny, and child-friendly."
"Relatable to any child, regardless of religion, who is trying to navigate a world of grown-up nuance. A valuable window and mirror for readers."
