{"product_id":"salam-alaikum-9781481489386","title":"Salam Alaikum","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom “the Muslim Justin Bieber” (NPR) Harris J comes a picture book that celebrates spreading peace, love, and happiness throughout the world, using the lyrics of his international YouTube hit of the same name.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalam Alaikum\u003c\/i\u003e means “Peace be upon you.” It is the greeting that Muslims around the world use to say “hello” and “good-bye.” International music sensation Harris J has taken that greeting and created a call to action.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpread peace on the earth…\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTreasure the love, let it surround us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlways be kind, always remind one another\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeace on the earth every day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUsing the lyrics to the hit song of the same name, and accompanied by heartwarming illustrations that depict the power of paying it forward, this sweet and charming picture book celebrates kindness and community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The story provides a positive depiction of Muslim ideals with which readers of all faiths can identify....Illustrations depicting diverse individuals and a community-centered message make this a timely purchase for libraries.\" -- School Library Journal * August 2017 *\u003cbr\u003e\"The rewards of paying it forward are at the heart of this picture book adaptation of Muslim pop musician Harris J’s 2015 song of the same title...Jenkins (\u003ci\u003eChicks Run Wild\u003c\/i\u003e) provides a down-to-earth visual interpretation of the song’s lyrics in cheery digital illustrations....there’s no questioning the sincerity of the message about kindness and coming together.\" -- Publisher's Weekly * July 2017 *\u003cbr\u003e\"Muslims often explain that their greeting of \"Assalaam alaikum\" means \"peace,\" but rarely is the idea conveyed so clearly as it is through words and pictures in this new picture book. Harris J's catchy lyrics...are a breath of fresh air sure to bring a smile to readers young and old....Fans of Harris J will be thrilled and will likely sing the verses happily as they read. Readers new to Harris J will come away with a lasting impression of this young Muslim's commitment to spreading world peace and love. A perfect choice to spread hope and fight stereotypes at the same time.\" -- Kirkus Reviews * July 2017 *","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49530944258391,"sku":"9781481489386","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781481489386.jpg?v=1731881100","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/salam-alaikum-9781481489386","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}