About Saoussan Askar Saoussan Askar was born in Lebanon during the civil war, and immigrated with her family to Toronto in 1989. From Far Away was first published when she was in grade five. Books by Saoussan Askar Classic Munsch Ultimate Collection by (author) Robert Munsch, Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak & Saoussan Askar illustrated by Michael Martchenko, Hélène Desputeaux, Dušan Petričić, Rebecca Green & Vladyana Krykorka Munschworks 1-4 Set by (author) Robert Munsch, Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak & Saoussan Askar illustrated by Michael Martchenko, Vladyana Krykora & Suzanne Duranceau From Far Away by (author) Robert Munsch & Saoussan Askar illustrated by Rebecca Green Munschworks 4: The Fourth Munsch Treasury The Fourth Munsch Treasury by (author) Robert Munsch & Saoussan Askar illustrated by Suzanne Duranceau & Michael Martchenko From Far Away by (author) Robert Munsch & Saoussan Askar illustrated by Rebecca Green