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G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (2022), 240 pages
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"Imaginative Omar goes through the ups and downs of starting a new school and making new friends with the help of his wonderful (and silly) Muslim family"--
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LibraryThing member jennybeast
Absolutely heartwarming, and a model of how to be a gentler, kinder family. I'm not entirely sure that Omar is correct about his tendency to stumble into trouble -- most of the various ups and downs of the book have nothing to do with his actions. Also, there seems to be a lot of commentary about
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Omar's neurodiversity (?) -- maybe I misunderstood, because he seems like a regular, somewhat daydreamy kid, and his flights of imagination really help him navigate emotional challenges. Anyway, I love the soft humor, the endearing illustrations, and the way Omar's faith and family take the world on with kindness. From the nasty next-door neighbor to the school bully, things have a tendency to work out. That's a beautiful statement and it's a great story. I also admire the straightforward way that Omar explains Islam to his classmates -- I certainly learned a lot. Show Less
LibraryThing member rgruberexcel
RGG: Fun, humorous, representation of a young Muslim's boy celebration of his heritage while he and his family overcome prejudice in their community. Reading Interest: 7-11.
LibraryThing member rgruberexcel
RGG: Fun, humorous, representation of a young Muslim's boy celebration of his heritage while he and his family overcome prejudice in their community. Reading Interest: 7-11.
Awards
Sasquatch Book Award (Nominee — 2023)
Bluestem Award (Nominee — 2022)
USBBY Outstanding International Book (Grades 3-5 — 2021)
Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Book Award (Nominee — 2023)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — Elementary — 2024)
Maine Student Book Award (Reading List — 2022)
Diverse Book Awards (Longlist — Children — 2020)
NPR: Books We Love (2020)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Top Ten — 2020)
El día de los niños / El día de los libros (3-5 — 2021)
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids (Fiction — 2020)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2019
Physical description
240 p.; 7.75 inches
ISBN
0593109236 / 9780593109236