“Sitt Sobhiye and the Quest for the White Horse” Book Launch

Sip on some coffee or jellab, nibble on meghli, take a picture next to Sitt Sobhiye, have your fortune read in your coffee cup by Oum Georges, meet the author and the team and get a personally signed copy, all in the enchanting atmosphere of Al Falamanki café.

Get a free Sitt Sobhiye coaster with each book, and more surprises.

“Sitt Sobhiye and the Quest for the White Horse” is a vibrant 30-page hardcover with full-page color illustrations in both English and Arabic text, perfect for all ages.

The Arabic translation is provided by acclaimed Arabic children’s books author Samar Mahfouz Barraj.

Synopsis:
A tiny village faces a big problem: its fortune-teller, Sitt Sobhiye, can no longer see the white horse, a sign of marriage for all the young ladies in the village, in her cups of coffee. If it is not found, the village girls might never be able to marry. Farida, a strong and determined girl, is sent on a long journey to find the magical creature and restore harmony and order to her village.

Will she succeed in her quest? What great truths will she discover along the way? This enchanting tale with its whimsical illustrations will captivate both the young and the young at heart.

The author and illustrator, Karim Al-Dahdah, studied Advertising at the Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts (ALBA) and received a Master’s degree in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design, USA.