Trains and Trainers

by Sara Musa is a thoughtful and heartwarming children’s story that explores sibling relationships, empathy, and understanding through the lens of everyday family life.

Malik loves spending time with his brother Badr, who is autistic. They share many happy moments together, but like all siblings, they sometimes clash. When an argument over the television leads to disappointment — and Malik is later told he can’t buy the train set he desperately wants — Malik begins to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. He starts to believe that life with Badr is simply too hard.

But just when Malik feels at his lowest, Badr surprises him in the most unexpected way: with a handmade train created through imagination and love. In that moment, Malik learns an important lesson — that joy doesn’t always come from getting what we want, but from seeing the world through someone else’s perspective.

This beautifully written story gently introduces children to themes of neurodiversity, patience, kindness, and creative problem-solving, helping young readers develop compassion and emotional awareness in an age-appropriate way.

Perfect for:

• Children learning about empathy and sibling relationships

• Families wanting inclusive, relatable Islamic children’s books

• Parents and educators discussing autism and understanding differences

Available for fast delivery across Nigeria.

Worldwide delivery is also available.