{"product_id":"from-salam-to-yalla-bye-a-guide-to-middle-eastern-gatherings-9781665959780","title":"From Salam to Yalla Bye!: A Guide to Middle Eastern Gatherings","description":"\u003cb\u003eA savvy little girl explains how to survive a huge family party--especially the never-ending goodbye at the end--in this cheeky and charming picture book celebration of Middle Eastern culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat happens when you're invited to a Middle Eastern party? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA LOT! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhich is why your good friend Salwa will show how to make the most of every minute and navigate those tricky parts, step by step, from the joyful \u003ci\u003eSalam!\u003c\/i\u003e when you arrive until the longest goodbye in the history of goodbyes when you're ready to leave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leila Boukarim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 9.40w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665959780\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeila Boukarim was born in Lebanon, grew up in several countries, and now resides in Berlin. She has published a number of children's books internationally. Leila's stories are often influenced by her Middle Eastern upbringing, her observations as a citizen of the world, and the playfulness that arises from raising two young boys. In addition to writing and editing, Leila also spends her time reading, (proudly) hoarding books, embroidering, cooking, and trying to impress her cat. You can visit her at LeilaBoukarim.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfsaneh Sanei is an illustrator and a writer of children's books. She was born in 1985 in the colorful city of Isfahan in the central part of Iran. Afsaneh obtained her Bachelor of Painting at Tehran University in 2008 and completed her Master of Illustration at the Art University of Tehran in 2012. She believes a perfect picture book interacts emotionally with its audience, sparking reflection and curiosity. Growing up in a region with ancient and rich history, she has always aspired to apply her country's literary and pictorial heritage in her art, content, and style. You can find her work at AfsanehSanei.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Leila Boukarim \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48483497345181,"sku":"9781665959780","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_111a9b74-a3d6-4d92-9c21-cecc9cccad24.jpg?v=1782287826","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/from-salam-to-yalla-bye-a-guide-to-middle-eastern-gatherings-9781665959780","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}