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Yasmin

Author:
Faruqi, Saadia
 
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Book cover for "Meet Yasmin!".
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In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.
Book cover for "Yasmin the Builder".
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Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together.
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Every explorer needs a map! Baba encourages Yasmin to make one of her own. But when Yasmin loses sight of Mama at the farmer's market, can her map bring them back together?
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Yasmin is bored! But a glimpse of the pretty clothes in Mama's closet turns a boring evening into a glamorous fashion show, until, OOPS! Mama's shalwar kameez is ruined! Can Yasmin's nani save the day before Mama gets home?
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4 stars
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Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration!
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4.3 stars
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Yasmin loves hosting parties! Music, friends, fun! But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe...as soon as she figures out what that is!
Book cover for "Yasmin the Superhero".
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5 stars
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Superhero Yasmin! She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a villain to defeat! While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and neighbors who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not need a villain to wield her super powers!
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Ms. Alex gets called away and puts Yasmin in charge! Being teacher will be a snap! But when things go wrong, Yasmin must think fast to get the class back on track before Ms. Alex gets back.
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2 stars
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Yasmin's class is going to the zoo! The students love watching the animals do silly things, but when Yasmin is chosen to feed the monkeys, she's the one that does something silly. Can Yasmin fix her mistake and make friends with the monkeys?
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Yasmin knows exactly what she wants to play when her friends come over. But it turns out her friends have their own ideas. Could a creative compromise make everyone happy?
Book cover for "Yasmin the Gardener".
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It's spring! Yasmin and her baba are excited to plant their garden, and Yasmin chooses a flower seedling. She gives it plenty of sun, water, and good soil... so why is it wilting? Watching Nani sit in the sun gives Yasmin a bright idea and she knows just what her little plant needs.
Book cover for "Yasmin the Soccer Star".
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Everyone in Yasmin's gym class is excited to play soccer, except for Yasmin. She's seen the pros play, and it looks scary! When Yasmin is chosen as goalie, will she step up or back out? Courage, Yasmin!
Book cover for "Yasmin the Writer".
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Ms. Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?
Book cover for "Yasmin the Librarian".
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It's library day, and Yasmin is the helper! She loves shelving books, but suddenly, Yasmin discovers that her own special book is missing. How will she find it among all the other books?
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Yasmin is thrilled about her school's new recycling program. But getting her friends to pitch in is no easy task! Will some creative thinking get Yasmin's friends to be good recyclers?
Book cover for "Yasmin the Scientist".
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Everyone seems to have an idea for the science fair except for Yasmin! After some failed experiments, Yasmin's snack break with Nani inspires an idea. Together they use kitchen science for sweet success!
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Yasmin is excited to attend a wedding party. But when the singing starts, Yasmin is too shy to join in. She finds a quiet spot to hide. So how does Yasmin suddenly find herself in the spotlight?
Book cover for "Yasmin the Detective".
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3.5 stars
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Yasmin has a mystery on her hands! Nani's things keep disappearing, and no one seems to know where they've gone. Then a science lesson provides a clue. Can Detective Yasmin solve the case?
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Baba's not feeling well, and Doctor Yasmin is determined to find out why. After giving Baba a checkup, Yasmin is stumped. But when she sits down to work on Baba's puzzle, inspiration strikes. Doctor Yasmin to the rescue!
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Yasmin and her family are going to the farm! When Farmer Tomás puts her in charge of the baby chicks, Yasmin is thrilled! But then a baby chick goes missing. Can Farmer Yasmin bring the flock back together?
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Yasmin and her friend Emma are heading to the ice rink. But Yasmin has never skated before, and she's nervous! After a series of excuses, will Yasmin hang up her skates or find the courage to step onto the ice?
Book cover for "Yasmin the Astronaut".
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Yasmin wants to be an astronaut someday, but after a class trip to the space museum, she’s not sure she’s cut out for space flight. Then a tour of the mission control exhibit gives Yasmin another idea about how her future might lift off! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.
Book cover for "Yasmin the Camper".
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Yasmin is excited about her nature scout trip, but she is nervous about sleeping in a tent. To make matters worse, Yasmin’s tent threatens to collapse! Can some quick thinking and creativity convince Yasmin that she can do anything, just like Baba told her? Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.
Book cover for "Yasmin the Director".
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Cut! Yasmin’s class is putting on a play, and her job as director is turning out to be harder than she thought. The actors aren’t happy, and Yasmin is quickly losing control. Then Yasmin realizes the director is in charge, so she directs some big changes to the save the play! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multigenerational Pakistani American family.
Book cover for "Yasmin the Vet".
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Mama and Baba are away on a trip, and Yasmin is moping because she misses them. Then Yasmin, Nani, and Nana discover an injured cat that needs a rescue. Could helping a creature in need be just the thing to cheer up Yasmin? Bestselling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family.