Status
Available
Publication
Crocodile Books (2022), 32 pages
Library's review
Autobiographic picture book about a young girl growing up in Gaza.
From Amazon description:
Young readers will love the brightly colored images and unique art style of Malak Mattar. Teach your children about an important time in Palestine's history and how they can overcome their own fears and trauma
A sensitive and heart warming story of how a little girl in Gaza finds strength and hope through her discovery of painting. It is the story of a young girl whose love for her family and discovery of art help her channel her fears and overcome traumas that few of us can imagine—traumas shared by countless children in Gaza and around the world.
About the Author
Malak Mattar is a Palestinian artist from Gaza. She began painting at age 13, during the 51-day Israeli military attack on Gaza in 2014. Unable to leave Gaza, she built up a reputation for her artwork through social media, garnering attention from around the world. Now Malak’s art has been featured in exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe. Sitti’s Bird is her first book.
From Amazon description:
Young readers will love the brightly colored images and unique art style of Malak Mattar. Teach your children about an important time in Palestine's history and how they can overcome their own fears and trauma
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through art. Discover the origin story of one of Palestine’s important artists through this beautiful picture book.A sensitive and heart warming story of how a little girl in Gaza finds strength and hope through her discovery of painting. It is the story of a young girl whose love for her family and discovery of art help her channel her fears and overcome traumas that few of us can imagine—traumas shared by countless children in Gaza and around the world.
About the Author
Malak Mattar is a Palestinian artist from Gaza. She began painting at age 13, during the 51-day Israeli military attack on Gaza in 2014. Unable to leave Gaza, she built up a reputation for her artwork through social media, garnering attention from around the world. Now Malak’s art has been featured in exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe. Sitti’s Bird is her first book.
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Language
Original language
English
ISBN
1623718252 / 9781623718251