Join Hana the hare, Faris the falcon, and their friends for a picnic in the desert. With plates full of treats and hearts full of joy, they soon discover that the greatest gift of all is sharing.
This is a delightful tale, written in rhyme, a story about friends, Emirati culture, and the timeless beauty of the desert.
Shazia is a London-born author who has called the UAE home since 2007. She wrote Under the Shade of an Old Ghaf Tree to celebrate the country’s vibrant food, rich wildlife, and Emirati desert traditions, weaving in lessons about curiosity, kindness, sharing, and friendship. When she’s not writing, Shazia enjoys exploring new flavors with family and friends and dreaming up her next story.
