Ali the Great and the Starry Sky Search
(2026)(A book in the Ali the Great series)
A Picture Book by Saadia Faruqi
A relatable chapter book for ages 5–7 in the popular Ali the Great series that explores making mistakes and making things right, with a father’s help.
Ali has an assignment to look at the stars, but he keeps putting it off to watch his favorite show. Then on the night before it’s due, clouds cover the stars! Can Abba help Ali fix his mistake and complete his homework?
Ali the Great 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!
The Ali the Great series features:
- Short chapters and easy-to-follow storylines for reading independence and pride.
- Urdu glossary, jokes, discussion and writing prompts, and more.
- Muslim traditions and Pakistani American culture subtly woven into fun, relatable adventures.
Ali the Great is a spin-off series of the beloved Yasmin chapter books by Saadia Faruqi. Together, the Yasmin and Ali series have sold more than 1.3 million copies.
Genre: Children's Fiction
Ali has an assignment to look at the stars, but he keeps putting it off to watch his favorite show. Then on the night before it’s due, clouds cover the stars! Can Abba help Ali fix his mistake and complete his homework?
Ali the Great 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!
The Ali the Great series features:
- Short chapters and easy-to-follow storylines for reading independence and pride.
- Urdu glossary, jokes, discussion and writing prompts, and more.
- Muslim traditions and Pakistani American culture subtly woven into fun, relatable adventures.
Ali the Great is a spin-off series of the beloved Yasmin chapter books by Saadia Faruqi. Together, the Yasmin and Ali series have sold more than 1.3 million copies.
Genre: Children's Fiction