Muslim Faith & Culture - picture books and more for kids | Indian Prairie Public Library District

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As a young girl observes that each of six women in her life wears her hijab and hair in a different way, she considers how to express her own style one day.

2) The proudest blue: a story of hijab and family

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Muhammad, Ibtihaj

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Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.

3) Amira's picture day

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Faruqi, Reem

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Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.

4) Deep in the Sahara

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Cunnane, Kelly

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An Arab girl of the Sahara who wants to wear a malafa, the veiled dress worn by her mother and older sister, learns that the garment represents beauty, mystery, tradition, belonging, and faith.

5) In my mosque

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Yuksel, M. O

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A picture book featuring culturally rich artwork celebrates the joys, rituals, and traditions that are practiced in mosques throughout the world, and includes a glossary and information about many historical and significant mosques.

6) Rahmah the raindrop?

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Naqvi, Binte Zehra

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"How will Rahmah get back to the ocean? This is a story about the adventures of Rahmah, the raindrop, who is swept away by the wind as she is falling into the ocean. Now, Rahmah needs to find her way back to the ocean! Along the way, she meets a little seed, a rose bush and a bird. They all need Rahmah's help! Will Rahmah be able to help them and find her way to the ocean?" -- From back cover.

7) Ramadan

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Eliot, Hannah

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Celebrate the world

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Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated and why it is important.

8) Crayola ® Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr colors

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Schuh, Mari C

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Crayola holiday colors

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Brown dates, the pale white moon, the yellow glow of lanterns-colors are everywhere during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr! Celebrate the culture and customs of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by learning about the holiday's colors. Back matter features the Crayola ® colors used throughout the book and includes a reproducible coloring page.

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This board book presents words related to the Islamic holiday of Ramadan.

10) Arab Arab all year long!

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Camper, Cathy

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"Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There's so much to do, whether it's learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic convention. With details as vivid as the scent of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume (made to remind Mom of Morocco), children bond with friends, honor tradition, and spend loving time with family. Accompanied by buoyant...

11) Eid al-Adha

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Mohamed, Mariam

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Traditions and celebrations)

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"Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--

12) Celebrating Id-Ul-Adha: a Muslim festival

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Green, Alice

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Introduces this Muslim holiday, discussing when it takes place, its history and significance, preparations, its connection with the hajj, how it is celebrated, and the foods that are eaten on it.

13) A Muslim life

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A Muslim Life explores what it means to be a Muslim, from prayer and visits to the mosque, through christening and wedding ceremonies, to the joy of Id celebrations and the Hajj.

14) Id-ul-Fitr

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Pirotta, Saviour

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We love holidays

15) The Night of the Moon: [a Muslim holiday story]

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Khan, Hena

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Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

16) Ramadan

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Murray, Julie

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Holidays (ABDO Pub. Co.)

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Introduces the Muslim holiday, discussing the ways in which it is celebrated.

17) Ramadan: the holy month of fasting

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Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series for middle readers. Illustrated with color photographs, this book examines the origins and traditions of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and break the fast together as a family each night. Ramadan provides the opportunity to focus on positive thoughts and actions. It is a time to become more grateful for the blessings people often take for granted...

18) Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

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Bullard, Lisa

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Cloverleaf Books. Holidays and special days

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Explains the history of the holiday, discussing the customs and the celebration Eid al-Fitr.

19) Ramadan

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Rathburn, Betsy

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Happy Holidays!

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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Ramadan through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

20) Under the Ramadan moon

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Whitman, Sylvia

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Ramadan is one of the most special months of the Islamic year, when Muslims pray, fast, and help those in need. Whitman's lyrical story, with luminous illustrations by Sue Williams, serves as an ideal introduction to Ramadan.