Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 1
An interactive alphabet book that brings the first seven Arabic letters, Alif to Khaa, to life as cheeky characters, for children aged 4 to 6.
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What is Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 1 about?
Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 1 is an interactive alphabet book for children aged 4 to 6 that introduces the first seven letters of the Arabic alphabet, from Alif to Khaa, as characters with personalities of their own.
The seven letters are Alif, Baa, Taa, Thaa, Jeem, Haa and Khaa, each drawn as it is written. The very first letter, Alif, is completely mad about football. He is quite well-behaved compared to his mischief-making friend Taa: be careful if you invite Taa to tea, because he seriously needs to learn some table manners. And as for Khaa, you will not always find him wide awake.
The book is a first meeting with the Arabic alphabet through story, animation and narration with authentic Arabic pronunciation. A tap of a small finger makes the letters wobble, jump, snore or roar, so a child hears each letter's sound while having fun with it. Nine letters of the Arabic alphabet have no matching sound in English, and the series shows those letters in red, so children know which sounds to listen to most carefully.
Some letters are naughty and some are nice. The series' makers point out that "naughty" letters are not their invention: trained teachers of Arabic call them that too. A naughty letter is an easy way into a talk about manners, such as what Taa does at the table and what he should do instead.
The animated Part 1 tells the same letters as a short video, so a child can read the book and then watch the letters again. Book 2 goes on from Daal. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- The Arabic alphabet begins with Alif, Baa, Taa, Thaa, Jeem, Haa and Khaa.
- Every Arabic letter has its own sound, and some have no matching sound in English.
- Good table manners matter, even for a cheeky letter.
- Hearing a letter and saying it aloud helps us remember it.
Talk about it afterwards
- Which of the seven letters did you like best, and why?
- Can you say the letters in order, from Alif to Khaa?
- What should Taa do differently at the table?
- Which letters were shown in red, and can you say them?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 1 suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 6 who are meeting the Arabic alphabet for the first time. The app describes the series as for children 4 years and upwards.
Which Arabic letters does Book 1 teach?
The first seven letters of the Arabic alphabet: Alif, Baa, Taa, Thaa, Jeem, Haa and Khaa. The animated Part 1 tells the same letters, and Books 2, 3 and 4 go on to the rest.
Why are some letters shown in red?
Nine letters of the Arabic alphabet have no matching sound in English. The series shows them in red so children know to listen to them carefully.
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