Yasmin: Early Reader Series

Yasmin: Early Reader Series

Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader living in a big city who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers. This series has multiple titles.

Meet Yasmin!

Young girl from Pakistan on cover
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9
Language: English

This volume includes "Yasmin" stories that are also published separately: Yasmin the Explorer; Yasmin the Painter; Yasmin the Builder; and Yasmin the Fashionista.

Yasmin in Charge

Illustration of young girl leaning against a teacher's desk.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

In this collection of four stories, Yasmin takes charge of some sticky situations! At home, at school, or out and about, Yasmin faces challenges head on with creativity and quick thinking. Whether she's creating a new recipe, finding a way to rescue a stuck toy for a little friend, or calming down monkeys (and classmates!), a clever solution to any problem is just around the corner!

Yasmin the Builder

Yasmin with construction tools
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Everyone seems to have a great idea for the makerspace project, everyone except for Yasmin! All the good ideas are taken. Luckily, recess solves everything! Inspiration strikes and Yasmin creates something that brings the whole class together.

Yasmin the Chef

Illustration of a young girl wearing an apron in the kitchen holding a pot and spoon.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Yasmin loves hosting parties! Music, friends, fun! But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe...as soon as she figures out what that is!

Yasmin the Explorer

Illustration of a young girl running with a map flying from her hand.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Every explorer needs a map! Baba encourages Yasmin to make one of her own. But when Yasmin loses sight of Mama at the farmer's market, can her map bring them back together?

Yasmin the Fashionista

Illustration of girl in a closet posing in clothing.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Yasmin is bored! But a glimpse of the pretty clothes in Mama's closet turns a boring evening into a glamorous fashion show, until, OOPS! Mama's shalwar kameez is ruined! Can Yasmin's nani save the day before Mama gets home?

Yasmin the Friend

Illustration of Yasmin and a friend
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Yasmin knows exactly what she wants to play when her friends come over. But it turns out her friends have their own ideas. Could a creative compromise make everyone happy?

Yasmin the Gardener

Illustration of Yasmin working in the garden
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

It's spring! Yasmin and her baba are excited to plant their garden, and Yasmin chooses a flower seedling. She gives it plenty of sun, water, and good soil . . . so why is it wilting? Watching Nani sit in the sun gives Yasmin a bright idea and she knows just what her little plant needs.

Yasmin the Painter

young girl using palette to paint canvas on an easel.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration!

Yasmin the Soccer Star

Illustration of Yasmin kicking ball
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Everyone in Yasmin's gym class is excited to play soccer, except for Yasmin. She's seen the pros play, and it looks scary! When Yasmin is chosen as goalie, will she step up or back out? Courage, Yasmin!

Yasmin the Superhero

Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Superhero Yasmin! She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a villain to defeat! While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and neighbors who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not need a villain to wield her super powers!

Yasmin the Teacher

Illustration of young girl learning against a teacher's desk.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Ms. Alex gets called away and puts Yasmin in charge! Being teacher will be a snap! But when things go wrong, Yasmin must think fast to get the class back on track before Ms. Alex gets back.

Yasmin the Writer

Illustration of a girl with a pencil at kitchen table with papers and books in front of her.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Ms. Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?

Yasmin the Zookeeper

Illustration of a girl holding a bowl of fruit with a monkey on her head.
Illustrated by: Hatem Aly
Age Level: 6-9

Yasmin's class is going to the zoo! The students love watching the animals do silly things, but when Yasmin is chosen to feed the monkeys, she's the one that does something silly. Can Yasmin fix her mistake and make friends with the monkeys?