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The Cat Man of Aleppo: Winner of the Caldecott Honor Award


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No. of pages 48

Published: 2021

Great for age 3-10 years

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Longlisted for the Cogan Heroes Picture Book Award 2023 Winner of the Caldecott HonorWinner of the Middle East Book Award A beautifully told and illustrated story that offers a unique perspective on both war and humanity. Kirkus, starred review Out of the ravages of war came hope.How an act of kindness inspired millions worldwide. When war came to Syria, many fled the once-beautiful city of Aleppo and were forced to become refugees in far-flung places. But Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel decided to stay and work as an ambulance driver, helping the civilians that couldnt leave. He quickly realised that it wasnt just people who needed care, but also the hundreds of cats abandoned on the streets. Using the little money he earned, he began feeding and looking after them. But there were too many for Alaa to care for on his own, so he asked the world for help to keep his new friends safe. Soon, his call was answered. Alaas brave and heart-warming story is brought to triumphant life on these pages, which include a note from Alaa himself. Alaas cat sanctuary has expanded to work with local children traumatised by a lifetime of war. To find out more about his work, visit ernestosanctuary.org

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2021 by Oneworld Publications .

Irene Latham is the award-winning author of two novels for children, Leaving Gee's Bend and Don't Feed the Boy . Her first poetry picture book, Dear Wandering Wildebeest , won a Nerdy Book Award for Poetry and was named an NCTE 2015 Notable Poetry book, among other honors. She lives in Birmingham, Alabama. Visit irenelatham. com. Mique Moriuchi is the illustrator of over 21 picture books. She has also illustrated greeting cards, book covers, magazines and packaging. She lives in England. Visit miquemoriuchi. com.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Middle East Book Award
The Middle East Outreach Council established the Middle East Book Award in 1999 to recognize books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to understanding of the Middle East. For purposes of this award, the Middle East is defined as: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Books that are nominated for awards are judged on the authenticity of their portrayal of a Middle Eastern subject, as well as on their characterization, plot, and appeal for the intended audience. A committee of MEOC members, including teachers, librarians, outreach coordinators, and other educators select award winners (and, if deemed appropriate, honorable mention titles) in three categories. Picture Book, Youth Literature, Youth Non-Fiction, given in honor of Lisa Adeli.

This book features the following character:

Alaa Aljaleel
This book features the character Alaa Aljaleel.

'A beautifully told and illustrated story that offers a unique perspective on both war and humanity.' * Kirkus, starred review *

 

'What a relief to see Middle Easterners depicted as recognizably modern people - through their clothing, technology, and so on - rather than religious caricatures or characters from Aladdin. A safe, sobering, and hopeful introduction to the crisis in Syria.' * Booklist, starred review *