Malaika's Surprise

Malaika is excited for her birthday, but the celebration doesn't go quite as planned until her grandmother, still living in the Caribbean, finds a way to make the day special from afar. The story explores how love and tradition bridge the distance between generations. This is a sweet choice for students because it validates the feelings of children separated from loved ones while showing that connection endures.

Publishing Details

Author : Nadia L. Hohn

Illustrator : Irene Luxbacher

Author Nationality : Canada

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture Book

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 32

Size: 10.2 x 9.1 inches

Year Published: 2021

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: Pre-K/TK

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction

Theme: Culture, Family