Assalamu aleikum!
Welcome to another #readyforramadan2019 edition. Today, we have two books for you. Check them out!
Summary: 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.
Author: Na’ima B. Robert
Publisher: Lincoln Children’s Books
Review: Ramadan Moon is beautifully illustrated. The quality of the book is also exceptional. It portrays Ramadan well for a Muslim family and depicts lots of love and gratitude all around. Alhamdullilah.
Rating: 5/5
Summary: 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.
Author: Reem Faruqi
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
Review: Lailah’s Lunchbox explores the challenge of feeling like an outsider with wit. Lailah is lovable and finds comfort in writing to express herself. Today, many people are more aware of other people’s faiths. However, the book is still relevant because there will always be that one person who has no idea what Ramadan is. So this book can help explain. Alhamdullilah.
Rating: 5/5
Thank you for reading,
~ A Ducktrinor Mom ~
A Ducktrinor Mom 
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