Where Every Greeting Opens a World
Follow Hi on a magical journey from Bristol to Cairo, where he discovers that courage matters more than perfect pronunciation — and that a simple word can change everything.
Cultural Immersion
Authentic Egyptian customs, food, and language woven through every page.
Arabic Introduction
QR-linked audio brings authentic pronunciation to life for every reader.
Social-Emotional Learning
Hi’s journey teaches courage, empathy, and the joy of connecting.
One Word. One World.
Hi is just a regular kid from Bristol — until a magical portal whisks him away to the bustling streets of Cairo. To find his way home, he must do something terrifying: speak Arabic to real Egyptians.
Through colourful markets, delicious food, and warm-hearted locals, Hi learns that language isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being brave.
Read More →Hear It. Say It. Feel It.
Every key Arabic phrase in the book is brought to life through embedded QR codes. Scan and instantly hear authentic pronunciation — so children learn to speak the language, not just read it.
Perfect for classroom use and home reading alike. No Arabic expertise required.
Scan → Hear → Say
Built for the Classroom from Day One
8-Page Educator Pack
Lesson plans, discussion prompts, and curriculum links aligned to IB and UK primary frameworks.
6-Page Student Worksheets
Activities covering Arabic vocabulary, cultural exploration, and creative reflection.
Audio Pronunciation Guides
QR-linked recordings so every child hears authentic Arabic — no language expertise required.
What People Are Saying
“A clever, warm-hearted book that makes Arabic feel approachable and exciting for young readers. The QR pronunciation feature is genuinely inspired.”
“Exactly the kind of culturally rich resource our bilingual programme has been looking for. The educator pack alone is worth it.”
Egypt is Just the Beginning
Hi’s Culture Quests is a growing series taking young readers to a new country with every book — building a generation of curious, confident global citizens.
Egypt
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France
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Ali offers interactive school visits across the UK — where children meet Hi, practise Arabic greetings, and receive personalised inscriptions in English and Arabic.
- Interactive Arabic greeting sessions
- Personalised book inscriptions in English & Arabic
- Curriculum-linked activities
- Bulk order discounts available
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Written by Someone Who Lives This Every Day
Ali is an IB Arabic Subject Manager, fluent in English, Arabic, and French, with an MA in International Education. He created Hi’s Culture Quests because he believes every child deserves to see the world beyond their postcode — and that language is the most powerful passport there is.
Born from a passion for authentic cultural representation, this series sits at the intersection of great storytelling and meaningful education.
Authority You Can Trust
MA International Education
Postgraduate expertise in global educational frameworks and multilingual learning environments.
IB Arabic Subject Manager
Leading Arabic language education within the International Baccalaureate framework across schools.
Trilingual: EN · AR · FR
Native-level fluency in English, Arabic, and French — ensuring authentic cultural and linguistic representation.
Language isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being brave enough to connect.
Why Hi?
The idea for Hi came from years of watching children shrink away from language learning because they feared making mistakes. As an educator, Ali saw that the biggest barrier wasn’t ability — it was confidence.
By personifying the greeting itself as a character, Hi becomes a guide rather than a lesson. Children don’t feel taught — they feel they’re on an adventure. And that changes everything.
The Egypt book draws on Ali’s deep personal and professional connection to the Arab world, ensuring every detail — from the food on Hi’s plate to the specific Arabic phrases he learns — reflects genuine cultural experience rather than superficial tourism.
Hi’s Culture Quests
A growing series where every adventure introduces young readers to a new language, culture, and the courage to connect.
Hi’s Culture Quests
Egypt
Hi’s Culture Quests: Egypt
Hi is just a regular kid from Bristol — until a magical portal whisks him away to the bustling streets of Cairo. To find his way home, he must do something terrifying: speak Arabic to real Egyptians.
Through colourful markets, delicious food, and warm-hearted locals, Hi learns that language isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being brave. A story about courage, connection, and the magic of saying hello in someone else’s language.
A Peek Inside
Illustrated by Joana · 13 full-colour spreads
Next Stop: France 🇫🇷
Meet Salut — Hi’s French counterpart — as the series continues. Sign up to be notified when the next book launches.
Everything Your Classroom Needs
Free, curriculum-aligned resources designed by an IB educator — so you can focus on teaching, not planning.
8-Page Educator Pack
A comprehensive teaching resource aligned to IB PYP and UK primary frameworks, designed to extend the book into a full unit of inquiry.
- Pre-reading discussion prompts and activating questions
- During-reading comprehension activities
- Cross-curricular links to PSHE, Geography, MFL
- Assessment suggestions and success criteria
- Extension activities for gifted learners
6-Page Student Worksheets
Engaging, age-appropriate worksheets that bring Hi’s adventure into the classroom with hands-on activities.
- Arabic greeting practice with phonetic guides
- Egyptian culture mapping activity
- Character empathy journal prompts
- Design your own greeting character
- Differentiated for varying abilities
QR Audio Pronunciation Guides
Every Arabic phrase in the book links to authentic audio recordings — no Arabic knowledge required from the teacher.
- Native speaker recordings for all key phrases
- Slow and natural-speed versions
- Accessible via QR code in the book
- Hosted on a dedicated platform — always available
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Interactive sessions where children meet Hi, practise Arabic greetings, and receive their own personalised inscription in English and Arabic.
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Ali visits schools across the UK for interactive sessions. Children practise Arabic greetings and receive personalised inscriptions.
Booking lead time: 4–6 weeks recommended.
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