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Story: Taghreed Al-Najjar, Illustrations: Maya Fadawi. Dana's aunt, the farmer Saleh, invites her to her birthday party. Uncle Saleh thinks for a long time about a suitable gift for Dana… thinks… thinks… I wonder what gift Uncle Saleh will give Dana? Parents and teachers' guide Children eagerly wait for their birthday, as it is the day they receive gifts from family and friends. Dana feels happy when her uncle gives her his favorite cow "Vivi" so she can get fresh milk every day. The cow "Vivi" hates being tied up in the garden, causing a series of continuous troubles, which makes Dana's mother ask Uncle Saleh to take her back to the farm. Teachers and parents can use the story to discuss the appropriate environment for different animals, and unleash children's imagination to think about funny situations that could happen when a farm cow comes to live in the city. About the author Taghreed Al-Najjar is a pioneer of modern children's literature in Jordan. She graduated from the American University of Beirut with a Bachelor's in English Literature and a Diploma in Education and Teaching. She worked in the education sector and then turned to children's literature aimed at the early age group. Recently, she started writing for teenagers, and her novels have achieved great success and have been adopted in schools for further discussion and reflection. Some of her stories have won regional awards, and some have been translated into foreign languages such as English, French, Swedish, Turkish, and Chinese. One of her most acclaimed works by critics is the "Halezoona" series consisting of ten stories, revolving around six-year-old girl Jood, her family, and friends. The series deals with daily issues in a child's life in a playful and polite manner. One of her recent projects was collecting traditional children's songs and publishing them as books and digital discs. Taghreed Al-Najjar has published two collections of songs; the first in 2010 and the second in 2013 titled "Musical Tugs." This edition was selected by the National Center for Children's Literature at the French National Library as one of the best Arab publications in 2011/2013. Taghreed Al-Najjar is a member of the Jordanian Writers' Association and participates in regional and international conferences. She encourages reading and love for books through storytelling sessions in schools, exhibitions, and workshops for teachers. About the illustrator Maya Fadawi grew up in a family that values arts and was fortunate to receive support and encouragement from a young age. She studied painting and sculpture at the Lebanese University - Faculty of Fine Arts, while working simultaneously for advertising agencies, magazines, and creating murals and comic stories. In 2004, she illustrated her first book, and since then, Maya has become a children's book illustrator. She has illustrated more than 35 books and worked with many publishers in Lebanon and the Arab region.