Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Author: Lisa Bullard
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1541503961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25

Book Description
For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others. Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year. Learn the history behind the days people celebrate in the Holidays and Special Days series. Each book follows a young narrator through the process of preparing for and celebrating a special event.

Crayola Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr Colors

Author: Mari C. Schuh
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 1541510933
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Describes the customs and celebrations of the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr holidays.

Ramadan Moon

Author: Na'ima B. Robert
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711261644
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Ramadan, the month of fasting, Doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month of fasting as the most special time of year. This lyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child. Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon. Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why this is such a special experience for Muslims.

Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story

Author: Reem Faruqi
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
ISBN: 0884484327
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
*2019 Daybreak Children's Picture Book Award -- Recognizing Muslim Women's Contributions to Literature* *Notable Social Studies Trade Book For Young People 2016, a cooperative Project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council* *Featured Book of the Month, Anti-Defamation League* *American Library Association Notable Book for Children 2016* *Skipping Stones Honor 2016* *International Literacy Association Choices Reading List* Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days. Fountas & Pinnell Level N

The Gift of Ramadan

Author: Rabiah York Lumbard
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807529052
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description
Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday.

My Friend is Muslim

Author: Khadija Ejaz
Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing
ISBN: 9781624690969
Category : Faith
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Layla Reed is only twelve years old, but she has a big project ahead of her. Her teacher has asked her to speak to her seventh grade class about Islam. Layla's best friend, Nancy Winters, is going to help her with the project, and she's going to learn a lot about her friend's religion along the way. Who was Muhammad? What exactly is in the Quran? What is jihaad? Islam is only 1,500 years old, but Muslims believe its message is older than Creation itself. Layla's family is busy fasting for the holy month of Ramadan, and the festival of Eid Al-Fitr is only a week away. Will she and Nancy be ready?

Holidays Around the World

Author: Jeff Sferazza
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1538218690
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Do they celebrate Christmas in Thailand, or New Year's Eve in Iceland? What is Passover like in Israel? It's time to celebrate the holidays with people around the world. Readers are sure to be fascinated by the diverse ways people gather for and celebrate the holidays. Important vocabulary and cultural concepts are stressed in accessible text that's enjoyable for even the most reluctant readers. Striking, full-color photographs on each spread bring the diversity of our world's cultures into splendidly detailed focus.

It's Halloween!

Author: Richard Sebra
Publisher: Lerner Digital ™
ISBN: 1512461776
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about why and how we celebrate Halloween. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

The Role of Religion in the Early Islamic World

Author: Jim Whiting
Publisher: Life in the Early Islamic Worl
ISBN: 9780778721697
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book briefly examnines the early history of Islam.

Easter

Author: Rebecca Pettiford
Publisher: Bullfrog Books
ISBN: 9781620311295
Category : Easter
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Easter, early readers will learn about the Christian holiday of Easter and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Easter, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Easter online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Easter also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Easter is part of the Holidays series.