by Saadia Faruqi (Author), Debby Rahmalia (Illustrator)
Ali thinks boys should be tough and brave and never cry! But after a painful fall on the playground, Ali gets a lesson in bravery that helps him show his true feelings. Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution--you just have to find it! Includes an Urdu glossary, discussion prompts, a craft, and jokes.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 8.8 x 5.6 IN
Publication Date: August 01, 2025
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Ali the Great and the Monkey Bar Tumble
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.2
Point Value: 0.5
