Overview
Otto the Octopus is hosting his birthday party under the sea! Everyone is having so much fun playing bubble ball until Billy the Bully shows up and tries to ruin the party. Can Otto and his friends work together to save the day? This heartwarming bilingual Arabic-English picture book teaches children about inclusion, kindness, standing up to bullying, and celebrating differences. Featuring side-by-side English and Arabic text with culturally authentic names, this book authentically reflects the experiences of Arab-American children. Perfect for: - Heritage language learners maintaining Arabic fluency - Bilingual families seeking quality dual-language content - Arabic language classrooms and weekend schools - Elementary school anti-bullying curriculum - Parents teaching children about kindness and inclusion - Building diverse, multicultural home libraries FREE downloadable coloring pages available at MyKitab.org Arabic text features complete tashkil (diacritical marks) curated by Sihem Ramdani (Ph.D.) to support proper pronunciation for heritage language learners. Part of the MyKitab collection - bridging languages and cultures through authentic storytelling.
Full Product Details
Author: Asma Aouissi ,
Ela Milko ,
Ansaf Salleb
Publisher: Mykitab
Imprint: Mykitab
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.399kg
ISBN: 9798993639628
Pages: 68
Publication Date: 12 December 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
,
Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.
Language: Multiple languages
Author Information
Asma Aouissi is the co-founder and author at MyKitab, where she creates dual-language Arabic-English books that bridge cultures and languages. As an Arab-American author born and raised in New York, she writes the stories she wished had existed during her childhood-authentic narratives that help bilingual children see themselves reflected in literature. She is passionate about creating inclusive children's literature and the transformative power of storytelling. Otto's Birthday Party is her debut picture book. Ela Milko, born and raised in Poland, is an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, architect, and Reiki Master residing in New York City. She brings stories to life with vibrant, engaging artwork. She presented her art in multiple individual and group exhibitions in Poland and New York City. Ansaf Salleb is a computer science professor and co-founder of MyKitab Publishers. She received the prestigious 2018 EAAI Educators Award for her work in AI education and serves as president of Aiphabet, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to AI literacy among pre-college students. She brings expertise in educational technology to MyKitab's mission of creating accessible, culturally authentic children's literature.
