The Tentmaker of Cairo - Hardcover

Title: The Tentmaker of Cairo - Hardcover
Author: Rosalind Noor
ISBN: 
Publisher: Ruqaya's Bookshelf (Canada)
Age: 4+

In the winding streets of Mamluk Cairo, Abu Sayid receives the honour of a lifetime: creating the coronation tent for the new sultan. But as winter tightens its grip and illness slows his hands, time begins to slip away. With the deadline drawing near, Abu Sayid must find a way to finish what he started… before it’s too late.

What does it take to keep going when time is running out?

When a job feels too big, or a challenge seems impossible, remember Abu Sayid’s story as he races to finish the sultan’s coronation tent. As winter and illness slow him down, children can feel his struggles, cheer on his determination, and learn how patience, faith, and perseverance can help them keep going when things get tough.

About The Author

Rosalind Noor is a British-Australian artist, author, academic and doctor. She specialises in the traditional Islamic arts, particularly calligraphy, illumination and miniature painting, and is winner of the Australian Muslim Artist prize 2024. After having lived in multiple towns and cities across Australia for the past eight years, she now lives and works in southeast England.