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Julie Klear Essakalli
Biography: Julie Klear Essakalli designs and creates textile art and furnishings for children along with her husband, Moulay Essakalli. This is her first bookr children. Julie lives with Moulay and their two children in Marrakech, Morrocco. Visit Julie online at www.zidzidkids.com.
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While Nora waits impatiently for dinner, her father stirs up a story from his childhood. During a famine Nora's grandfather must travel over the mountains to find work so he can provide food for his family. While young Ali waits for his father's return, he learns a lesson of patience, perseverance, and hope.
"[A] warm family story about a rarely viewed culture..."
&mdashBooklist
"Essakalli's memorable gouache illustrations provide a sense of place..."
&mdashKirkus Reviews
"[A] heartfelt tale about patience and hope..."
&mdashSchool Library Journal
"A fine way to introduce [the problem of hunger] to youngsters..."
&mdashThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Literature
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