Muezza and Baby Jaan: Stories from the Quran - Hardcover

Anita Nair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0143333941 ISBN 13: 9780143333944

Publisher: Penguin Random House India, 2016

Synopsis

An unlikely and their illuminating friendship Join Baby Jaan as she listens to Muezza s mesmerizing tales, and soak in the wonder of rare, enlightening nuggets of Islamic lore. A djinn in the form of a baby camel and the Prophet s favourite cat come together in their shared exploits and a mutual education. As their chance meeting and tender bond is delicately explored, we are offered a fascinating array of teachings from the Quran that is sure to captivate children of all ages. Savour some enthralling gems about Nuh s ark, God breathing life into the first man and woman, Iblis the djinnturned- angel, the gift of free will, the ninety-nine names of God, the blessed she-camel, the mighty King Sulaiman and much, much more. Charmingly whimsical and breathtakingly illustrated, Muezza and Baby Jaan is a read like no other.

About this title

About the Author

Anita Nair is a bestselling, widely acclaimed novelist and the recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award, 2012. Among several of her books, The Better Man, Ladies Coupé and Mistress have been translated into over twenty-five languages around the world. She also writes for children, having published the Puffin Book of World Myths and Legends, Living Next Door To Alise, Who Let Nonu Out? and the Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths in Puffin Books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Random House India
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0143333941
• ISBN 13: 9780143333944
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 168