Bismillah Soup Celebration twelve-year-old Akeal and his six

twelve-year-old Akeal and his six siblings are horrified to be left behind in Melbourne with the dreaded Aunt Amel as their babysitter

Alternately hopeful and heartbreaking

This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice

” —Victoria Jamieson

is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share

Bismillah Soup Celebration twelve-year-old Akeal and his sixA spinoff of the classic Stone Soup folktale, Bismillah Soup is a story about Hasan, a young Somali boy who ventures out to prepare a delicious feast for his mother. With a little bit of elbow grease, a lot of trust in God and the help of his friends and neighbours, Hasan quickly turns his idea into a magnificent plan and gathers the entire community together for a spectacular feast at the local mosque. Hasan's journey is full of unexpected twists and