Ali the Great and Too Many Cooks

Ali is annoyed by his little brother, but Fateh is just looking forward to a special treat! It’s cooking day with Dadi! Ali is excited, but Fateh is getting in the way—as usual! Why does Fateh keep blowing in Ali’s face? But when Dadi brings out the delicious treats, Ali realizes that his little brother might be a lot smarter than he thought! 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, descriptions of Pakistani foods, discussion prompts, and jokes.