HBKU Press promotes learning goals ahead of summer vacation

For younger students, especially children still in the early learning stages, it is critical that they continue reading and writing over the holidays to maintain literacy levels. HBKU Press continues to offer a diverse catalogue for children and teens of all ages, and titles range from fiction stories to assisted learning books. The additional downtime also leaves families with ample opportunity to explore hidden gems right here at home. Hayakom: Welcome to Qatar is the perfect guide for families and young readers with an explorer’s spirit who wish to keep their escapades a little closer to homeIn Football Stadiums of Qatar, author Isabelle Hamdan takes the youngest readers on a guided tour led by Ahmed and his friends, Nasser and Aisha, as they take a trip through the country to visit all the new football stadiums that will be featured in the tournament. Alphabet Songs by Basma ElKhatib teaches HBKU Press’ youngest readers the 28 letters of the Arabic alphabet in a vividly illustrated song. Counting Qatar by Lolwa al-Mohannadi similarly aims to teach children the Arabic numerals from 1-10 using pictures capturing Gulf culture and artefacts found in early Gulf homes. In the How to Draw series, practical learning comes to life in this set of six, perfect for aspiring artists everywhere. Featuring many tried and tested professional drawing tips and techniques, this series is a wonderful addition to any young artist’s collection. HBKU Press offers a variety of family-friendly storybooks for readers to escape through. In Swish’s Big Rescue, award-winning author Matthias Krug continues to tell the tales of the friendly shark, Swish. In this instalment, Swish is on his way to football practice when he sees a group of helpless hamour fish caught in a net. Swish’s Mobile Dilemma is set for release later this year. Jouri in Al-Zubarah Fort by Lina al-Aali is about a girl who dreams to become an astronaut, visiting the Qatar Space Agency in the town of Al-Zubarah, where she uncovers the secrets of time travel, as well as a few lessons on life and dreaming of the future.