Sadiq and the Pet Problem

by Siman Nuurali, Anjan Sarkar (Illustrator)

Overview

Sadiq's third grade class has no classroom pet! Not only that, but Sadiq has never had a pet of his own. So Sadiq gathers some classmates to help him solve this problem. What kind of pet would be perfect for their class? A lizard? A bunny? A parakeet? Soon it's up to Sadiq and friends to convince their teacher and classmates that they have found the perfect pet match.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515845683
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Sadiq
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Siman Nuurali grew up in Kenya. She now lives in Minnesota. Siman and her family are Somali— just like Sadiq and his family! She and her five children love to play badminton and board games together. Siman works at Children’s Hospital and in her free time she enjoys writing and reading.

Interviews

Somali American main character written by an #ownvoices author;,Focus on friendship, making connections with classmates and neighborhood kids, and trying new things;,Highlights a vibrant and diverse community and offers important representation of a supportive Somali family;,Perfectly leveled at grade 3;

Editorial Reviews

From Siman Nuurali comes fun-loving third grader, Sadiq, and his lively Somali American family. . . .This series is ideal for emergent readers.

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