Meet Zafirah
Zafirah the Egyptian Cat tells the story of a special cat from Cairo, Egypt. The book is full of mostly-true vignettes from the cat's life, lending a peek into daily life in Egypt. Young readers are able to follow the shenanigans of the adorable fluffy cat, while also discovering the beauty and charm of a city in the Arab world.
Created especially for children who may not know much about this part of the world, as well as those who do!
Learn about daily life in Egypt through Zafirah, a beautiful cat with a cheeky personality
Immerse young eyes in engaging watercolor illustration based on real places or situations
Inspire children to learn more about the world and explore the cultures within it
Zafirah is a real cat! Follow her exploits on Instagram @ZafirahtheEgyptianCat
About
Zafirah lives in Washington D.C. with Kira and her husband and their son, as well as their dog Harley.
Kira
previously lived and worked in the Middle East and North Africa for several years, where she was inspired to write her first children's book about the cat she got while living in Cairo. With Zafirah the Egyptian Cat, Kira aims to show children how beautiful this part of the world is and spark inter-cultural understanding and curiosity.
Illustrations by Marta Maszkiewicz
Marta lives in Warsaw, Poland with her two cats, Loki and Thor. She can be found on Instagram @marmaszkiewicz
Get in touch.
Reach out if you’d like to send Zafirah or Kira a message. You can also email at
ZafirahThe EgyptianCat@gmail.com