Ahmed’s Journey: A Story of Self-Discovery

Jill Apperson Manly
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22 ratings 14 reviews
Be Still. Journey Inward. Know Yourself. We are emotions, feelings, and sensations. Breathe into All of you, ride along with Ahmed, and discover the most exciting journey in the world! You! Ahmed's Journey: A Story of Self-Discovery unfolds through the eyes of a young boy named Ahmed. The book tells of the Camel Races, a tradition in Ahmed's country and in much of the Middle East. While traveling to the Camel Races with his family and favorite camel, Jamal, Ahmed faces his fear of riding in the upcoming race. Watching Jamal calmly breathe, Ahmed finds his own breath, and in doing so he discovers he has a colorful array of emotions and feelings. By the end of the book, the reader learns that Ahmed is “grateful to be Ahmed.”
Genres: ChildrensPicture Books
27 Pages

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