Ali the Great and the Big Rock Reveal

On a hike, Ali stubs his toe on a rock. The surprise inside turns out to be the perfect souvenir for his little brother. | It's a great day for a nature hike! Ali feels bad that Fateh couldn't come along, but at least they can go fast without his little brother along—or so he thought! When Ali’s frustration gets the better of him, he kicks a rock—and discovers a surprise that will make the perfect souvenir for Fateh. 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, facts about geodes, discussion prompts, and jokes.