The Little Ghaf Tree by Hanadi Al Fahim

The Little Ghaf Tree brings to life the flora and fauna of the deserts of the UAE and follows the adventures of a little Ghaf tree as he regales desert tales of his family and friends and learns to adapt to life in the desert.

The Little Ghaf Tree brings to life the flora and fauna of the deserts of the UAE and follows the adventures of a little Ghaf tree as he regales desert tales of his family and friends and learns to adapt to life in the desert. The story is brought to life by the magnificent realistically drawn illustrations that transport you into the desert world. The beautiful illustrations portray the natural habitat of the UAE in stunning detail and vibrant colors. Every bird, animal and insect drawn is an actual replica of the real life species in the UAE deserts, with a pictorial glossary page at the back of the book for children to refer to it and acquaint themselves with the species that live in the wondrous Ghaf tree. Aimed at children from ages five to ten years and available in both English and Arabic.

The Little Ghaf Tree is an excellent tool in educating, both, children and their parents about the traits of the National Tree of the UAE and the rich biodiversity it supports.

Hanadi Al Fahim

An advocate for the environment and is the first Emirati author to write about the characteristics and benefits of the UAE National Tree, in her enchanting children’s picture book, which is a true homage to her love for this majestic tree of life. In 2021 she received the Sharjah Children's Book Award for The Little Ghaf Tree.

This book is available in both English and Arabic.