The Birthday Present

Join Tameem and his brother Khalifa on an unforgettable adventure through the bustling city, as they embark on a journey like no other.

On Tameem’s fifth birthday, a beautiful present transports them into a world where they encounter challenges, learn valuable lessons about resilience and discover the true meaning of brotherhood.

This captivating picture book weaves a heartfelt tale that gently introduces young readers to the complexities of war.

Naomi Sara is an Early Reading Lead and primary school teacher in Manchester, UK. After completing an MA in Creative Writing, she taught at a British School in Qatar where she began to learn Arabic. The characters in this story are inspired by a Qatari family that she tutored for and became close friends with.