Books by the author SAADIA FARUQI
Yasmin in Charge
Saadia Faruqi
In this collection of four stories, Yasmin takes charge of some sticky situations! At home, at school, or out and about, Yasmin faces challenges head on with creativity and quick thinking. Whether she's creating a new recipe, finding a way to rescue a stuck toy for a little friend, or calming down monkeys (and classmates!), a clever solution to any problem is just around the corner!
Characters: Yasmin
Yasmin the Chef
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin loves hosting parties! Music, friends, fun! But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe...as soon as she figures out what that is!
Characters: Yasmin
Yasmin the Ice Skater
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin and her friend Emma are heading to the ice rink. But Yasmin has never skated before, and she’s nervous! After a series of excuses, will Yasmin hang up her skates or find the courage to step onto the ice?
Yasmin the Librarian
Saadia Faruqi
It's library day, and Yasmin is the helper! She loves shelving books, but suddenly, Yasmin discovers that her own special book is missing. How will she find it among all the other books?
Characters: Yasmin
Yasmin the Recycler
Saadia Faruqi
Yasmin is thrilled about her school's new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin's friends to be good recyclers?
Characters: Yasmin
Yasmin the Scientist
Saadia Faruqi
Everyone seems to have an idea for the science project except for Yasmin! After some failed experiments, Yasmin’s snack break with Nani inspires an idea. Together they use kitchen science for sweet success!Yasmin the Scientist is part of the Yasmin series. Yasmin is a spirited girl who's always on the lookout for those "a-ha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, though sometimes her imagination can get a bit carried away! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani family will delight and inspire readers.Yasmin books:are written by an #OwnVoices author and illustrator teamfeature a strong girl character with a knack for solving problems in unique wayssubtly weave Muslim traditions into fun, relatable stories with universal themes.
Characters: Yasmin
Yasmin the Superhero
Saadia Faruqi
Superhero Yasmin! She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a villain to defeat! While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and neighbours who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not need a villain to wield her super powers!
Characters: Yasmin
Yasmin the Writer
Saadia Faruqi
Ms. Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?
Characters: Yasmin
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