The Colour Blind Boy
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Colour Blind Boy
By (Author) Mohammed Yaseen
Islamic Foundation
Islamic Foundation
23rd January 2018
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage: Personal and social topics
821.92
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 158mm, Height 222mm
Description
Highlights the issue of racism in school and how it can affect the victim.
Charmingly shows, through the eyes of a color-blind boy, how a person's character is infinitely more important than their race.
A chapter book that is ideal for early readers.
A wonderful book that introduces and explores a range of issues:
- race
- bullying
- color blindness
- Muslim family life and beliefs
Author Bio
Born in Kashmir, Mohammed Yaseen moved to Sheffield with his family at the age of six. He is the author of the award-winning children's book "The Colour Blind Boy" and has worked with Iqra Promotions as a Script Writer and Creative Director on Ahmad Hussains 'Aye Khuda' Urdu Nasheed Video as well as doing a guest appearance in the video 'I turn to You'. His lyrical poem 'Allah is calling you' is featured in the Nasheed Album 'The Greatest Gift' released by London-based Nasheed group, Labbayk in Ramadhan 2012. He has a Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Islamic Studies from the University of Leeds and a Masters (Distinction) Degree in Education from the University of Gloucestershire.
