Grandma the Fashionista

Author - Maitha Al Khayat

Illustrator - Vanina Starkoff

Grandma Moudhi is adventurous and fun loving. One day she surprises her grandchildren with a trip to Italy. They travel and enjoy touring the country and all the while, grandma continues to wear her burqa despite the odd looks she receives from people. One day, grandma disappears in a crowded piazza, and when they find her, she is amidst contestants in a mask carnival and wins third place. The story is narrated by one of her grandchildren and is imbued with the love and admiration they hold for their grandma. It teaches children to be proud of their identity and culture and not to be intimidated by what others think of them. It also illustrates some of the historic sites in Italy.

Edition - First

Number of Pages - 40

Cover - Hardcover