The Jasmine Sneeze

A story of thoughtfulness, The Jasmine Sneeze is a delightful children’s book telling the adventures of Haroun the cat as he battles with his own personal dislike of the Jasmine scent, and the people’s baffling love for it.

Damascus, often referred to as the City of Jasmine, sets the scene for the story, and with it, the intoxicating love is apparent, as is Syrian culture. The storyline, if a little too long for younger readers, manages to capture perfectly what the Jasmine means to the people of Damascus, and in it, children can begin to appreciate its beauty even without being there to see it.

With the fun colours and quirky images, Nadine’s colourful illustrations catch the eye, and draw you in. Children will captured by the cheeky portrayal of Haroun, and those too young to read will be mesmerised by his antics on the pages. An amusing read, The Jasmine Sneeze, is definitely worth gifting and will appeal to a wide range of ages.