CHAPTER 1 Ancient Maps One afternoon Yasmin sat reading with Baba A long time ago explorers used big paper maps to find their way Baba said What’s an explorer asked Yasmin Someone who discovers new places An adventurer Baba said Yasmin looked at the maps in Baba’s book There were straight roads and curvy roads There were lakes and rivers and forests I want to be an explorer she said Well then the first thing you’ll need is a map Baba replied Yasmin clapped her hands I’ll make a map of our neighborhood Good idea Baba said
Yasmin found crayons and paper She drew their house Down the street was the market Near that was the park This is excellent jaan Baba said using his sweet name for her Soon Mama came in Yasmin I’m going to the farmer’s market Want to come with me
Yasmin jumped up Yes It will be an exploration She could hardly wait as Mama got her hijab and purse Don’t forget your map Baba said Every explorer needs a map
CHAPTER 2 The Farmer’s Market Mama and Yasmin walked down the street to the farmer’s market The air was fresh and smelled like flowers This way to the market Mama Yasmin said pointing at her map The street was crowded There were people everywhere Hold my hand Yasmin I don’t want you to get lost Mama warned Their first stop was the fruit seller Mama bought strawberries and bananas Yasmin sat down on the sidewalk and added the fruit seller to her map Their next stop was the bakery stall It had all sorts of breads and they all smelled delicious Thin ones and fat ones Big ones and small ones Yum
