by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Read the Author’s Note (pages 199–201) for background information and context.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Have students each research two facts about Afghanistan (e.g., languages, religion, population, area, capital, life expectancy, literacy rate, monetary unit, flag, geographical features, climate, historical information, art, architecture, music, media). Have...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Ask the class what they notice during summer. Fall? Winter? Spring?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Show the cover of the book to the class. Ask the students what they notice about the title. What languages do they think are in the story?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 25, 2026
What do you see on the cover of the book? Who do you think the story will be about? What do you notice about the people on the cover? How do you think they know each other? What is your favourite item of food found on the cover?