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The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home by Reem Faruqi; Illustrated by Nadia Alam
September 3
The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home
by Reem Faruqi; Illustrated by Nadia Alam
Henry Holt and Co./Macmillan
A heartwarming family-focused picture book from the perspective of a house who wants to be decorated for the winter holidays . . . and is delighted to be lit up for Eid instead.
After seeing all of its neighbors’ twinkling lights for the winter holidays, House hopes to shine too. When Huda and her family family move in, House thinks its time to sparkle has finally come.
But, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas come and go without a shimmer. Quickly, House learns that every family celebrates joy and togetherness in their own way, no matter the season. And a few months later House will see that this new family has its own holiday to shine for.
This book is sure to be a holiday classic, complete with back matter about the holidays mentioned, including the one House lights up for–Eid.
Cover image and summary via Edelweiss