مشكلة كبيرة‬

by Maria Dadouch, علي الزيني (illustrator), ماريا دعدوش

Join Karama on a heartwarming adventure as she faces a difficult predicament - using her mother's phone to capture a video of her playful cat. What could go wrong? But as the story unfolds, Karama realizes that her actions have caused a big problem. Can she find a way to fix it without hurting her mother's feelings? With a series of thrilling twists and turns, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat. Discover the importance of honesty, trust, and taking responsibility for one's actions in this inspiring tale. Perfect for young readers looking for a fun and meaningful read!

36 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 21, 2019

About the author

Throughout her accomplished career, Maria Dadouch has demonstrated an unwavering passion for creative writing, and her talent has earned her numerous accolades. After completing her education in creative writing at the University of California, Los Angeles, Maria went on to win a multitude of prestigious awards, including the Sheikh Zayed Award, Katara Prize, Shoman Award, Arab Forum Award, and Daybreak Award. She was also the recipient of the Claire Carmichael Novel Scholarship and the Hedgebrook Fellowship, and was shortlisted for the Itisalat and Arab Forum Awards.

As a highly respected author and speaker, Maria has been invited to share her insights at various high-profile events, including the Riyadh Book Fair, Sharjah’s Reading Children Festival, Emirates Literature Festival, and Abu Dhabi Book Fair. She has also been invited to participate in writing retreats at prestigious locations such as Hedgebrook and OMI, where she has further refined her craft.

With more than 60 published works in both the Arab world and the United States, Maria's writing has been widely celebrated and recognized. In addition to her writing, Maria is also dedicated to helping others learn about the craft, and is the instructor of the only Massive Open Online Course on "How To Write a Picture Book," which has reached over 60,000 aspiring writers.

Prior to her work as an author, Maria also made a mark as a screenwriter, having written for the popular comedy series Maraya and creating animation for Spacetoon. Additionally, she served as an editor-in-chief for Fulla Magazine. As Maria puts it, "I'm a good storyteller."

Reviews

[Shaimaa شيماء · Rating 4 out of 5]

سلسلة كارما كاراميلا للكاتبة ماريا دعدوش
دار الياسمين
رسوم علي الزيني

الحقيقة إني عرفت الكاتبة ماريا دعدوش من مدة لأنها من اهم كاتبات الأطفال المعاصرين لكن اول مرة اقرا لها..

كارما كارميلا بنت لذيذة بتقابل المشكلات زي باقي الاطفال مش بنت مثالية عشان كده الأطفال بيلاقوا أنها شبههم مش بعيدة عنهم وبيتعلموا معاها إزاي يحلوا المشكلات دي.

القصص فعلا جميلة وفيها روح حلوة ومبهجة ودمها خفيف وبتوصل الفكرة بشكل سلس مش مجرد مواعظ او كلام مثالي، الرسوم كمان حلوة جدا للرسام المعروف على الزيني وطباعة دار الياسمين طباعة فخمة وقيمة، القصة تعتبر طويلة مش قصيرة حوالي ٦٠ صفحة يعني ممكن يتعود منها الطفل على القراءات الطويلة شوية وبيكون عنده شغف إنه يعرف باقي الأحداث.

[ولاء الجعفري · Rating 5 out of 5]

من أكثر القصص الّتي أحبّها أولادي وتفاعلوا معها ، تتناول موضوع أخذ الأطفال لجوّال الأمّ ، و ما يترتّب عليه من متاعب ، و هو أكبر اهتمام الأطفال في هذه المرحلة ، كما أشارت الكاتبة إلى مشكلة التبوّل اللاإرادي عند الأطفال ليلا وأحد أسبابه و تّعامل الأهل معه ، القصّة لطيفة عفويّة ، والشّخصيّة محبوبة و قريبة إلى قلوب الأطفال ،. و أسلوب الكتابة سلس و مشوّق
قصّة جميلة حقّا.