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- Meet Yasmin!
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Written by Scribd Editors Spirited second-grader and creative thinker, Yasmin is always looking for the next “aha” moment. Her big imagination allows her to find inspiration in any and all circumstances. With curiosity and boldness, she can face any new situation with confidence. Meet Yasmin! by author Saadia Faruqi and illustrator Hatem Aly features the spunky Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani-American family. This book is a compilation of four different popular stories, including: Yasmin the Explorer Yasmin the Painter Yasmin the Builder And Yasmin the Fashionista Beloved by teachers and parents, this book is perfect for readers ages five to eight years old. If you love Meet Yasmin!, be sure to check out other Yasmin books like Yasmin the Chef, Yasmin the Superhero, You can Do It, Yasmin!, and so many more. These books don’t need to be read in any specific order, so feel free to jump to the Yasmin adventures that your child is most interested in.
- Yasmin the Chef
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Yasmin loves hosting parties! Music, friends, fun! But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe...as soon as she figures out what that is!
- Give It a Try, Yasmin!
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In this fun collection of four new Yasmin stories, Yasmin tackles every challenge she faces with her head and her heart! Whether she’s helping to solve a recycling problem at school, trying to avoid a science fair fiasco, searching for a favorite lost book, or gathering her courage to join in the fun, Yasmin is always willing to give it a try!
- Yasmin the Detective
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Yasmin has a mystery on her hands! Nani’s things keep disappearing, and no one seems to know where they’ve gone. Then a science lesson provides a clue. Can Detective Yasmin solve the case?
- Yasmin the Farmer
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Yasmin and her family are going to the farm! When Farmer Tomás puts her in charge of the baby chicks, Yasmin is thrilled! But then a baby chick goes missing. Can Farmer Yasmin bring the flock back together?
- Yasmin the Doctor
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Baba’s not feeling well, and Doctor Yasmin is determined to find out why. After giving Baba a checkup, Yasmin is stumped. But when she sits down to work on Baba’s puzzle, inspiration strikes. Doctor Yasmin to the rescue!
- Yasmin the Ice Skater
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Yasmin and her friend Emma are heading to the ice rink. But Yasmin has never skated before, and she’s nervous! After a series of excuses, will Yasmin hang up her skates or find the courage to step onto the ice?
- Yasmin the Friend
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Yasmin knows exactly what she wants to play when her friends come over. But it turns out her friends have their own ideas. Could a creative compromise make everyone happy?
- Yasmin the Teacher
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Ms. Alex gets called away and puts Yasmin in charge! Being teacher will be a snap! But when things go wrong, Yasmin must think fast to get the class back on track before Ms. Alex gets back.
- Yasmin the Superhero
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Superhero Yasmin! She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a villain to defeat! While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and neighbors who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not need a villain to wield her super powers!
- Yasmin the Zookeeper
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Yasmin's class is going to the zoo! The students love watching the animals do silly things, but when Yasmin is chosen to feed the monkeys, she's the one that does something silly. Can Yasmin fix her mistake and make friends with the monkeys?
- Yasmin the Soccer Star
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Everyone in Yasmin's gym class is excited to play soccer, except for Yasmin. She's seen the pros play, and it looks scary! When Yasmin is chosen as goalie, will she step up or back out? Courage, Yasmin!
- Yasmin the Explorer
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Every explorer needs a map! Baba encourages Yasmin to make one of her own. But when Yasmin loses sight of Mama at the farmer's market, can her map bring them back together?
- Yasmin the Builder
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Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together.
- Yasmin the Librarian
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It’s library day, and Yasmin is the helper! She loves shelving books, but suddenly, Yasmin discovers that her own special book is missing. How will she find it among all the other books?
- Yasmin the Recycler
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Yasmin is thrilled about her school’s new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin’s friends to be good recyclers?
- Yasmin the Singer
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Yasmin is excited to attend a wedding party. But when the singing starts, Yasmin is too shy to join in. She finds a quiet spot to hide. So how does Yasmin suddenly find herself in the spotlight?
- Yasmin the Fashionista
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Yasmin is bored! But a glimpse of the pretty clothes in Mama's closet turns a boring evening into a glamorous fashion show, until, OOPS! Mama's shalwar kameez is ruined! Can Yasmin's nani save the day before Mama gets home?
- Yasmin the Painter
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Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration!
- Yasmin Figures It Out!
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Join Yasmin in four new adventures that put her courage and problem-solving skills to the test! At home, Baba’s got a mystery ailment, and Nani thinks there’s a thief afoot. At the farm, Yasmin is put in charge of the chicks—but one goes missing! And at the ice rink, Yasmin puts on a brave face and tries something new. No matter the challenge, puzzle, or mystery, Yasmin gives her all to figure it out!
- Yasmin the Astronaut
Yasmin wants to be an astronaut someday, but after a class trip to the space museum, she’s not sure she’s cut out for space flight. Then a tour of the mission control exhibit gives Yasmin another idea about how her future might lift off! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.
- You Can Do It, Yasmin!
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A collection of four more stories featuring Yasmin! Whether she's braving the goalie net for the first time on the soccer field, trouble-shooting a plant problem in the garden with her family, tackling a tricky writing assignment, or managing a disagreement with her friends, Yasmin is always thinking outside the box to come up with creative solutions. Yasmin can do it!
- Yasmin the Scientist
Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin! After some failed experiments, Yasmin’s snack break with Nani inspires an idea. Together they use kitchen science for sweet success!
- Yasmin the Vet
Mama and Baba are away on a trip, and Yasmin is moping because she misses them. Then Yasmin, Nani, and Nana discover an injured cat that needs a rescue. Could helping a creature in need be just the thing to cheer up Yasmin? Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.
- Yasmin the Director
Cut! Yasmin’s class is putting on a play, and her job as director is turning out to be harder than she thought. The actors aren’t happy, and Yasmin is quickly losing control. Then Yasmin realizes the director is in charge, so she directs some big changes to the save the play! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.
- Yasmin the Camper
Yasmin is excited about her nature scout trip, but she is nervous about sleeping in a tent. To make matters worse, Yasmin’s tent threatens to collapse! Can some quick thinking and creativity convince Yasmin that she can do anything, just like Baba told her? Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.
Saadia Faruqi
Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural-sensitivity trainer. She is the author of the children’s early-reader series Yasmin and the middle grade novels A Thousand Questions, Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero, and The Partition Project and the coauthor of the middle grade novel A Place at the Table as well as The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World. She was profiled in O magazine as a woman making a difference in her community and serves as editor in chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry, and prose. She resides in Houston, Texas, with her family.
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