{"product_id":"my-name-is-khadija","title":"My Name Is Khadija","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Name Is Khadija: A Story About Identity and Self-Expression | Hook Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a young girl decides she doesn't like her name and wants to change it? \u003cstrong\u003eMy Name Is Khadija\u003c\/strong\u003e by Mariyam Fatima, with illustrations by Isha Nagar, follows Khadija as she tries to find a way to solve a problem that matters deeply to her. Set in Uttar Pradesh, this engaging story invites young readers to explore identity, family, and self-expression through an age-appropriate adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eKhadija wants a new name, but the people around her do not agree that she should change it. As she tries to work out what to do, her journey becomes an opportunity to think about names, identity, family, and the things that make each person unique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong\u003eHook Books\u003c\/strong\u003e series, this paperback is designed for young readers aged 5 and above. The series combines short, accessible text with colourful illustrations and stories rooted in different settings across India, creating an approachable bridge between picture books and early chapter books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA relatable story about identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow Khadija as she thinks about her name and what it means to her.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-expression and confidence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore a child's desire to express her own feelings and ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily and belonging:\u003c\/strong\u003e See how Khadija's questions connect with the people and world around her.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA setting in Uttar Pradesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience a children's story rooted in an Indian setting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible early reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short text and colourful illustrations support young readers as they develop their reading confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren aged 5 and above\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYoung readers developing independent reading skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParents looking for engaging read-aloud books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeachers and school libraries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren's collections exploring identity, family, and diversity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian children's literature and stories set in India\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Name Is Khadija\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a simple, engaging story with themes that can encourage thoughtful conversations between children and adults. Khadija's determination to address something important to her gives young readers an accessible way to think about individuality, family, and how we understand ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith Mariyam Fatima's storytelling and Isha Nagar's illustrations, this Hook Books title offers a warm reading experience for children who are moving from picture books towards longer, more independent reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mariyam Fatima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604193497363,"sku":"BY13.5794","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/my-name-is-khadija","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}