Ali thinks boys should be tough and brave and never cry! But after a painful fall on the playground, Ali gets a lesson in bravery that helps him show his true feelings. Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Pakistani American second grader Ali Tahir. Ali’s big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution—you just have to find it! Includes an Urdu glossary, discussion prompts, a craft, and jokes.