{"product_id":"deep-in-the-sahara","title":"Deep in the Sahara","description":"\"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive  message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination,\"  declares \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003ein a starred review.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a \u003ci\u003emalafa,\u003c\/i\u003e the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a \u003ci\u003emalafa\u003c\/i\u003e is not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a \u003ci\u003emalafa\u003c\/i\u003e for faith—that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn author's note and glossary are included in the back of the book.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50954860724512,"sku":"9780525645665","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3661\/7504\/files\/9780525645665.jpg?v=1763696349","url":"https:\/\/creativebysanchez.com\/es\/products\/deep-in-the-sahara","provider":"Creative By Sanchez","version":"1.0","type":"link"}