ABCs of Arabia: A Journey Across the Arabian Peninsula

By Alison Hồng Nguyễn Lihalakha

From award-winning author Alison Hong Nguyen Lihalakha comes a charming and unique dual-language English and Arabic picture book that is sure to delight readers with its vibrant illustrations of the many treasures to be discovered across the Arabian Peninsula.

From C for camel to R for Ramadan, this colorful alphabet book takes readers on a fun, fact-filled journey to discover the people, landmarks, animals, and objects that make the Arabian Peninsula a very special place. Lively illustrations vividly capture the beauty, wonder, and diversity of this expansive region.

Did you know? Al-Hasa Oasis in Saudi Arabia is one of the largest producers of dates in the world, with an estimated annual production of over 100,000 tons (90,700,000 kilograms) of dates. This is about the same as the weight of 667 blue whales!

Who are the nomadic people of the desert? What is a wadi? What is a shamal? Are there any castles in the Middle East? Find out inside!

ABCs of Arabia is:

- a versatile and captivating educational resource suitable for ages 8 to 12.
- a wonderful addition to any home library.
- excellent for children of all ages when read aloud.
- the perfect keepsake book for those who have lived in or traveled to this intriguing region of the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alison Hồng Nguyễn Lihalakha
• Release date: Jan 14, 2024
• ISBN: 9798985322637

Alison Hồng Nguyễn Lihalakha

Alison Hồng Nguyễn Lihalakha grew up in Florida and Kansas before heading to the West Coast and settling in Hawaii. She was the first in her family to complete a university education, graduating from the University of Kansas with honors in Sociology.She served two years as a Teach For America corps member teacher in Oakland, then went on to earn a law degree from the University of Washington. Alison’s career has included legal advocacy, contract management, and real estate sales. Her interests in children’s rights and the plight of displaced persons led her to further her studies, and she earned a Certificate in International Development from the University of British Columbia.Alison has spent the past ten years living abroad with her husband and children. In Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and most recently the Republic of Korea, she has made friends and explored new customs and cultures while sharing her own. Salted Plums is her first publication.

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