Where is the Hoopoe

On a golden morning, Prophet Sulaiman inspects his great army of soldiers, jinn and birds, and finds one small gap in the line. The Hoopoe is missing. Far away, the little bird has flown over mountains, deserts and gardens to the land of Sheba, where he discovers a queen and her people bowing to the sun instead of to Allah.

Where Is the Hoopoe? retells the Qur’anic story of the Hoopoe and the Queen of Sheba as a warm picture book for young readers. Children follow the tiny bird as he carries his important news home, stands bravely before the wise king and learns that a small creature with a big heart can serve a Great Lord.

The second title in the Stories of Faith series from Sakeena Press, this book is drawn from the Glorious Qur’an and illustrated in bright watercolour throughout. It suits bedtime reading and classroom use, and gives parents and teachers a gentle way to introduce the story of Prophet Sulaiman and the courage of speaking the truth.