About

The Idea

At Restless Books, we believe that stories have the power to connect people across cultures and borders, and that great books can elevate us beyond our differences. One of the most extraordinary children’s books we’ve discovered so far is Daniel and Ismail, a Chilean picture book about a Jewish boy and a Muslim boy who become friends on the soccer field. To amplify its message of overcoming differences and bringing together cultures in conflict—and the universal power of soccer!—we’ve decided to translate it not only into English, but also into Hebrew and Arabic, with all three languages sharing the same page.