Our World

Pakistan

Rumaisa Bilal, Nez Riaz

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Barefoot Books Ltd
08 April 2025

Baby books; Early learning & early learning concepts; Family & home stories (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: Our World

Our bestselling global board book series, now in paperback with extended endmatter for older kids!

Subah bikhair! Spend a day in Pakistan starting with prayers at sunrise, then enjoying flaky paratha and creamy lassi before a trip to the market by train. Even learn words in Urdu with pronunciation guides throughout the story.

Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series

Written by Pakistani author and illustrator Rumaisa Bilal and Nez Riaz

Extended endmatter offers a further glimpse into life in Pakistan

By: Rumaisa Bilal
Illustrated by: Nez Riaz
Imprint: Barefoot Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 200mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 113g
ISBN: 9798888594711
Series: Our World
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 08 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 2 to 3 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 0-5 years
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Rumaisa Bilal is a Pakistani Canadian homeschooling mother who has paused her computer science degree in order to write books for children. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband, three kids, and their grandparents. Nez Riaz grew up with her little brother in Boston to a Pakistani father and Palestinian mother. She now lives in Virginia, USA with her shih tzu named Mowgli and works as an illustrator. She loves pineapple pizza and monkeys are her absolute favorite animal! Nez has also illustrated My Name is Bana by Bana Alabed and Zain’s Super Friday by Hena Khan.

Reviews for Our World: Pakistan

"“A sweet, cozy, and authentic story of a day in a little one’s life in my beautiful country of Pakistan! Vibrant illustrations paired with Urdu phrases make this one appealing for all ages” – Reem Faruqi, award-winning author of Lailah’s Lunchbox ""Beautiful and heartwarming board book filled with vibrant colors and memorable details” – Aya Khalil, award-winning author of The Arabic Quilt “Engaging and delightful!” – Marzieh Abbas, author of A Dupatta Is . . ."