What happened to my brother Ramez

Everything was going well in Alloush's life until Dima appeared in the picture and turned it upside down. Alloush tries in every way to get rid of this intruder in his life who took his brother away from him. Do you think, is it possible for Alloush's feelings towards Dima to change? A humorous story that explores, in a comedic style, the conflicting feelings Alloush experienced when his older brother Ramez became preoccupied with his fiancée Dima. Parent and teacher guide: Alloush, the youngest and the spoiled little child among his family members. Alloush has a very special relationship with his older brother Ramez, who is his role model and primary protector. Ramez always takes care of Alloush, takes him to school, brings him to basketball practice, allows him to watch matches with his friends, and takes him and his friend Hamouda to the cinema, where they always spend the best times. Suddenly, Ramez's behavior changes, and Alloush feels that something happened to Ramez that distracted him and made his attention to him decrease. What is it? The child discovers while reading the story that Ramez fell in love with Dima and decided to propose to her. How will Alloush deal with Dima, who "took" his brother Ramez? Suggested discussion points: * Generally, the child believes that the world revolves around him and that others he loves belong to him. When he discovers that others have different interests and concerns, he is shocked and feels fear and threat. Is this feeling justified? * Alloush is worried about the new situation with Dima and doesn't know how to deal with it. He feels jealousy, neglect, and anger. Discuss his feelings and relate them to the child's personal experiences. * Alloush's solution is to get rid of this threat to his relationship with Ramez by playing some pranks. Discuss how other students could have handled this situation. * The relationship between brothers may vary depending on their age difference. For example: The age gap between siblings shapes their relationship; it can make the older brother like a father to the younger (like Ramez and Alloush), or sometimes the relationship is different and unharmonious, as if they come from different worlds. Discuss the different possibilities of sibling relationships with students. * Children learn about social customs during social occasions in their community. In this story, Alloush discovers wedding customs in his country and feels mature when participating in the "Jahha," which is part of traditional, conservative marriage customs. Discuss social customs and traditions and relate them to the child's family experiences. * Another tradition is inviting the other family to a "Zaimah" (feast) at the house. Alloush helps his mother with shopping. How is preparation for such occasions done? What food is served? Discuss how some people may overspend on feasts during such events. * Another tradition is Zaghredah, the joyful exclamation women use to express their happiness. How did Alloush react to his mother’s Zaghredah? Discuss how Zaghredah varies from community to community, and what other ways of expressing joy at special occasions exist. Are there wrong customs in expressing happiness? (For example, firing gunshots). * Dima felt neglected and jealous feelings towards Alloush. How did Dima manage to win Alloush’s affection? Discuss that. * Jealousy is a negative feeling and natural. Can it be transformed into positive feelings? Discuss this in light of the story. * Judging others may not be correct at first glance. Discuss this based on the story’s events. Number of pages: 71 pages Size: 20*14 cm