Umm Zakari

About the Author

Umm Zakari is a devoted storyteller and mother whose passion for nurturing young minds shines through her enchanting children's literature. Drawing from her deep roots in Levantine culture, she crafts gentle tales that bridge the warmth of Arabic traditions with the universal joys of childhood. Her debut work, 'I Don't Want to Sleep (انا ما بدي أنام) Levantine Arabic Bedtime Story for Babies/Toddlers 6x6in,' captures the playful resistance of bedtime routines, offering soothing rhymes and relatable scenarios to ease little ones into slumber. With a background in early childhood education, Umm Zakari aims to preserve linguistic heritage while fostering imagination and emotional bonds between parents and children in bilingual households.