4 Children's Books to grab from the Cairo International Book Fair

 

 

In today's world of technological breakthroughs and digital distractions, the decline of reading habits in children has become a major concern.

 

 

Now younger generations prefer watching movies or TV shows over reading books or novels.

 

 

 

Some parents are keen to encourage their children to read more often, but unfortunately their efforts sometimes go in vain.

 

 

 

 

However, now is the right time to start encouraging your children to read more, as there is no better chance than the Cairo international Book Fair, where they can explore countless books of all genres.

 

 

Your children may even take reading as a hobby, and we are here to recommend you the best short stories that your kids will surely love from the Cairo Book Fair.

 

 

1- (When Dalila Danced) Lama Rakaset Dalila) 

 

 

This one is a comic picture book written by Miranda Bishara, inspired by Egyptian actress Yousra El Lozy’s daughter. The protagonist in the book suffers from the same hearing disability as Yousra’s daughter. It is a great inspiring book that discusses the hardships that she faces in school and society due to her condition.

 

2- Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Big Shot

 

 

Known as a New York Times best-seller, the 16th book of the series, written by Jeff Kinney was released in 2021.  After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides to give-up on his athletic career. But after his mom asked him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. It's pretty funny, enjoyable and a great one to read with your kids.

 

3- Ser El Hakeeba ( The Secret Of The Bag) 

 

This short story is full of lessons for your kids on how to save money and use it correctly. The plot revolves around Amal and Joud who are living in their grandfather’s house during summer. Their grandfather gave them a secret bag that made them enter a new world full of adventures in the world of entrepreneurship and finance.

 

 

4) Time Traveling With a Hamster

 

 

If your kids are into time traveling, they will definitely love this book. The author, Ross Welford in his book talks about a 12-year-old boy named Al Chaudhury who discovers his late dad’s time machine, he decides to travel back in time to save him, with the help of his pet hamster. A truly captivating book with lots of twists and fun moments.