A Ramadan to Remember by Marzieh A. Ali illustrated by Najwa Awatiff Soaring Kite Books/Lerner Publishing Group Sweet stories follow children as they celebrate global holidays and festivals in their homes Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or […]
Dear Muslim Child by Rahma Rodaah; illustrated by Aya Ghanameh Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins From the author of Dear Black Child, this is a love letter to Muslim children that celebrates their faith and encourages them to take their rightful space in the world. Dear Muslim child, your story matters. From the author of Dear Black Child comes a […]
The Most Exciting Eid by Zeba Talkhani; Illustrated by Abeeha Tariq Scholastic Press/Scholastic (Trade Publishing) Join Safa and her family for Eid al-Fitr in this heartwarming celebration of the holiday! Eid al-Fitr is nearly here! Follow along with Safa and her loved ones during their vibrant celebration of Eid, the Islamic holiday marking the end […]
Ramadan: A Holy Month by Malik Amin; Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Golden Books/Penguin Random House Learn why and how Muslim families celebrate Ramadan with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book! Ramadan Mubarak! Teach children about the holy month of Ramadan--the tradition of fasting, what the Qur'an is, what kind of food is served between fasts, […]
Looking for the Eid Moon by Sahtinay Abaza; Illustrated by Sandra Eide Sleeping Bear Press Sara can't wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It's a wonderful holiday with festive decorations, special foods, and family and friends getting together. But Eid won't begin until the crescent moon is spotted. Cover image […]
10 Things I Love About Ramadan by Firhana Imam Ali Gator Ramadan is a month of fasting, a month of extra prayer, du'a, and doing good deeds. It is a special time of year for all Muslims. Nabeela loves the month of Ramadan. It is her favorite month of the year. Find out what are […]
10 Sunnah of Eid by Firhana Imam Ali Gator Eid is one of the happiest days of the year for a Muslim child. It's a day of celebration and joy! Let's learn 10 Sunnah of Eid - 10 ways the Prophet (PBUH) celebrated EId - so that we can get the most reward from this […]
Ramadan Kareem by M. O. Yuksel; Illustrated by Hatem Aly HarperCollins From the acclaimed creative team of In My Mosque, M. O. Yuksel and New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly, comes Ramadan Kareem, a lyrical picture book that celebrates the joys and traditions of the holiday of Ramadan around the world. Ramadan is here! Hooray! Come in and […]
The Great Henna Party by Humera Malik, Illustrated by Sonali Zohra Lantana Publishing/Lerner Publishing Group A celebration of the age-old South Asian tradition of painting with henna, seen through the eyes of a young girl If you were to name the person you loved the most, who would you choose? Noor's cousin is getting married […]
Mama Wears a Hijab by Fifi Abu Paw Prints/Baker & Taylor Publisher Services In this deeply felt and vivid celebration of the muslim headcovering and the modern muslim woman, Arab American author-illustrator, Fifi Abu, creates a love letter from child to mother. Cover image and summary via Edelweiss
Behind My Doors: The Story of the World's Oldest Library By Hena Khan; Illustrated by Nabila Adani Come learn about the oldest operating library in existence that was originally founded by a Muslim woman in 859! Merhaba! Welcome! Meet Al-Qarawiyyin Library--the oldest library in the world. Do you want to see what magical treasures are […]
Henna Is... by Marzieh Abbas; illustrated by Anu Chouhan Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by Middle East Book Award winner Marzieh Abbas and brilliantly illustrated by Anu Chouhan. Henna is so much more than a form of temporary body art. Henna is […]