Books by E.G. Alaraj

★“A stunning marriage of text and art that will linger with listeners as they slip into sleep...This melodic lullaby is warm and tender perfection.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Boardbook: 22 pages
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Date Published: April 11, 2023

Awards:
2023 Lone Stars Jr. Pick commendation

2023 Loan Stars Canadian Juvenile top 10 pick commendation

2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens commendation

2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes - Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize short-listed

2024 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices commendation

Forthcoming:

“A beautiful lyrical book showing the power language has in connection to heritage, family, to culture, and others...will draw listeners in and hopefully inspire them to lean into the language around them, and appreciate the many doors it can open.”

— Islamic School Librarian

Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Release Date: February 17, 2026