When Auntie Fatma, a young narrator’s great aunt, visits from Egypt she brings with her sounds, tastes, and smells of Cairo. Though saddened when the visit is over, Fatma reminds the girl that those who drink from the Nile will always return. Colorful illustrations combine with alliteration and onomatopoeia to bring Cairo and its traditions alive.
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