Nour's secret library

Tarnowska, Wafa' (author.). Mintzi, Vali, (illustrator.). Tarnowska, Wafa' Container of (expression): Nour's secret library Spoken word (Jandali) (Added Author). Jandali, Yasmine, (narrator.).

Summary: "Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781646862917
ISBN: 9781955675901
Physical Description: print
1 VOX book (1 volume (unpaged))
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: [Fairfax, Virginia] : [Library Ideas, LLC], 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:	VOX Books. Book originally published: Concord : Barefoot Books, 2022. The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. There's no need for computers, tablets or CDs. Children simply push a button to listen and read--Publisher's website. VOX Audio playback device includes headphone jack, external speaker, play/pause button, volume controls, page-turning controls, rechargeable battery, low battery indicator, and removable AC adapter.
Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Yasmine Jandali.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 4-9. Barefoot Books. K-3.