Spring 2025

Saif's Special Patches

  • Interest Level: Preschool - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Saif is “just shy,” or at least that’s what everyone tells him. When his mom comforts him with a patchwork quilt made of his special memories, he remembers that he’s so much more.

He was brave when he went down the biggest slide at the Eid picnic. He was smart when he won the scavenger hunt among his friends. He was persistent when it took him a year to learn to read the Quran. He’s helpful when he lends a hand to clean up the mosque.

Saif isn’t just shy. Like his patchwork quilt, he is still growing.

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978-1-958372-67-8
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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books
Category Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2025
Publisher Soaring Kite Books
Imprint Soaring Kite Books
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-03-04
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039140, JUV013000, JUV033270
Dewey [E]
Dimensions 11 x 9
Guided Reading Level M
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Original artwork

Author: Humera Malik

Humera Malik is a teacher-turned-writer of Muslim faith and Pakistani roots. She enjoys bringing to life relatable characters that celebrate her South Asian heritage and culture. She currently resides in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and three children.

Illustrator: Ravan Sader

Ravan Sader is an artist and book illustrator based in Amman, Jordan, who loves creating fun, adventurous characters. Ravan designs imaginary worlds, narrates visual stories, and enjoys painting.