{"id":226007,"date":"2019-06-13T09:24:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T04:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=226007"},"modified":"2019-07-16T16:11:44","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T11:11:44","slug":"this-cute-childrens-book-about-edhi-introduces-kids-to-pakistans-own-hero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/this-cute-childrens-book-about-edhi-introduces-kids-to-pakistans-own-hero\/","title":{"rendered":"This Cute Children’s Book About Edhi Introduces Kids to Pakistan’s Own Hero [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new children’s book Edhi Baba<\/strong><\/em> aims to get kids acquainted with one of our greatest heroes Abdul Sattar Edhi.<\/p>\n

We often see our literature dominated by Western heroes. While the battle for representation is ongoing, Pakistanis also need to make efforts to highlight their heroes as well. That’s why author and illustrator\u00a0 Maria Riaz Tauseef created Edhi Baba<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cEdhi is our national hero. In this book I have presented him as a super hero whose super power is big-heartedness,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The book everyone’s talking about.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like any country, of course, Pakistan has its’ own heroes. We need to teach children about them. The most notable being the late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi. The man was internationally acclaimed for having devoted his life to welfare.<\/p>\n

The children’s book Edhi Baba<\/em><\/strong> covers the story of Edhi’s life and his work. He’s framed as a superhero with the superpower of generosity..<\/p>\n

\u201cBy helping people, one will become generous and turn into a superhero.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Edhi Baba<\/em><\/strong>‘s message is that generosity does not need money. You don’t have to be rich to donate. The children’s book also aims to foster a sense of social responsibility. It encourages youngsters to donate their time and effort in terms of voluntary work.<\/p>\n

In the book, Maria Riaz Tauseef emphasizes that even though Edhi was not rich yet he still helped everyone.<\/p>\n

Abdul Sattar Edhi would always say that his mother advised him to share everything with others. He gave her teachings’ credit for the Edhi Foundation. Similarly, this book instructs parents to teach their children the same values.<\/p>\n

A Children’s Book Thats Not Just for Kids<\/h3>\n

Although Maria Riaz Tauseef’s Edhi Baba<\/em><\/strong> is a children’s book, the author says it’s really for everyone. To be specific the book is for those who want to help people admire the late Abdul Sattar Edhi.<\/p>\n

Maria Riaz’s future plans include aims to be a social entrepreneur. Her book Edhi Baba<\/strong><\/em> is a step in that direction. She revealed that with the help of the book she will donate to the Edhi Foundation.<\/p>\n\n

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