Description

Introduce your child to Lebanese Arabic with this heartwarming, bilingual retelling of a classic fairytale!

Rima and the Three Bears (البِنْت يَلّي شَعْرا بَنّي والدِّبَب التَّلاتِة) replaces porridge with traditional Lebanese rice pudding (rezz b haleeb) and brings the story to life through beautiful, culturally-adapted illustrations. Designed specifically for beginners and heritage families (Ages 2-8), this 42-page storybook makes language learning effortless and fun.

Inside you will find:

Side-by-side text: Every page features Lebanese Arabic text, English translation, and easy-to-read phonetic transliteration.
Cultural touches: Rima enjoys traditional rezz b haleeb, and the story emphasizes Middle Eastern hospitality and friendship over the traditional ‘scary’ ending.
Audio Read-Aloud: Includes a scannable QR code to listen to a native speaker read the story, helping with pronunciation and listening skills.
Interactive learning: Features a visual glossary of vocabulary words and a kid-friendly recipe to make your own rezz b haleeb at home!

Perfect for bilingual families, language learners, and anyone looking to share the warmth of Levantine culture with the next generation.