My Name is a Gift

My Name is a GiftA heartfelt and touching celebration of the names we're given, told through Zeshan Akhter's lyrical text and paired with sa Gilland's stunning illustrations. When I met Daddy and fitted in his hands, I didn't have a name. So Daddy and Mommy whispered one in my ear. My name is the first present I ever got. It came wrapped in Daddy and Mommy's love. On the day Sitara is born, she receives a very special gift from her parentsher name. As Sitara grows,

Iman wears a sports hijab for tae kwon do

they picnic under the tree’s branches with hot mint tea

from gripping toys to blowing kisses

My family is kind of wacky - you'll hear lots about them too

But how come none of them are wearing a hijab

The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover

compassion

I wanted to create a book for her

and one boy’s courageous decision to risk his life to tell the story

and others “Homeland brings a rich

his natural leadership qualities and courage on the battlefield made him a natural choice as commander of the cavalry

that will settle your feet and shade you from the scorching heat