Lolly & Jolly Publications

Lolly & Jolly Publications — Islamic Books for Young Hearts

About the Author — Umm Yahya

A life across Medina, New Zealand and beyond — journeys that inspired faith-filled stories for children.

A peaceful view of a masjid courtyard in Medina.

The Prophet’s City

Mornings in Al-Awali, living just a stone’s throw from the Prophet’s Masjid ﷺ.

Sketch of the Ford Transit van used for the road trip.

The Grand Tour

Our trusty Ford Transit that carried us, and a box of Heinz beans, across eight countries.

Camels resting in the desert.

Desert Friends

Meeting my favourite animal and tasting fresh, frothy camel milk for the first time!

Old notebook and phone representing distance learning.

Lessons by Phone

Studying with Sheikh Ubaid Al-Jaabiri from Medina over an old telephone line.

Illustration of a small blue penguin.

Kiwi Adventures

Finding new inspiration on the shores of New Zealand, home of the little blue penguins.