Silent Music: A Story of Bagdad

Silent Music tells the poignant story of Ali, a young boy in Baghdad who uses his passion for calligraphy to cope with the sounds and realities of war. As bombs fall on his city, Ali turns to his art, creating sweeping, gliding words that become his 'silent music,' drowning out the conflict around him. This beautifully illustrated book offers a gentle yet powerful way for young children to understand the experiences of those living in war zones, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit and the universal power of art. It's an excellent resource for discussing difficult world events and the importance of finding solace and expression.

Like other children living in Baghdad, Ali loves soccer, music and dancing, but most of all, he loves the ancient art of calligraphy. When bombs begin to fall on his city, Ali turns to his pen, writing sweeping and gliding words to the silent music that drowns out the war all around him.