Status
Available
Description
An Arab girl of the Sahara who wants to wear a malafa, the veiled dress worn by her mother and older sister, learns that the garment represents beauty, mystery, tradition, belonging, and faith.
Collection
Genres
Publication
Schwartz & Wade (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Awards
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2016)
Mitten Award (Honor — 2014)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2014)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 10.38 inches
ISBN
0375870342 / 9780375870347