Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 2
Meet Daal, Dhaal, Raa, Zaay, Seen, Sheen, Saad and Daad, eight cheeky and kind Arabic letters, in an interactive alphabet book for ages 4 to 6.
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What is Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 2 about?
Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 2 is an interactive alphabet book for children aged 4 to 6 that introduces the next eight letters of the Arabic alphabet, from Daal to Daad, as cheeky and kind characters.
The eight letters are Daal, Dhaal, Raa, Zaay, Seen, Sheen, Saad and Daad, each drawn as it is written. Children cannot relax for a minute when Daal and Dhaal are feeling mischievous, especially when there are sweets about, or Granny's precious flowers. Not every letter is naughty, though. What Sheen does with a shiny coin is a fine example of mercy and compassion, and Seen's Islamic hospitality will warm a parent's heart.
As in every book of the series, the letters come to life through story, animation and narration with authentic Arabic pronunciation. A tap of a small finger makes a letter wobble, jump, snore or roar, so children hear its sound as they play. 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.
The naughty and nice letters give parents an easy way into talking about manners and kindness: what it means to be generous with what we have, and how we look after the guests who come to our home. The series' makers point out that "naughty" letters are not their invention: trained teachers of Arabic call them that too.
The animated Part 2 tells the same letters as a short video. Book 1 comes before it, from Alif to Khaa, and Book 3 goes on from Taa. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- Daal, Dhaal, Raa, Zaay, Seen, Sheen, Saad and Daad are the next eight letters of the Arabic alphabet.
- Being generous to someone in need shows mercy and compassion.
- Welcoming guests warmly is part of Islamic hospitality.
- Listening carefully helps us hear sounds that English does not have.
Talk about it afterwards
- Which letters did you like best, the naughty ones or the nice ones?
- What did Sheen do with the shiny coin, and why was it kind?
- How can we make guests feel welcome in our home?
- Can you say the eight letters in order, from Daal to Daad?
Frequently asked questions
What age is Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice Book 2 suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 6 who are learning the Arabic alphabet. The app describes the series as for children 4 years and upwards.
Which Arabic letters does Book 2 teach?
Eight letters: Daal, Dhaal, Raa, Zaay, Seen, Sheen, Saad and Daad. The animated Part 2 tells the same letters.
Why are some letters in Arabic Letters Naughty & Nice called naughty?
The series' makers say it is not their own idea: trained teachers of the Arabic language call some letters naughty. In the series, the naughty letters get up to mischief and the nice ones show good manners and kindness.
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