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First Grade Jitters

Robert Quackenbush

Illustrator:

Yan Nascimbene

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Fiction

Fire Drill

Paul DuBois Jacobs, Jennifer Swender

Illustrator:

Huy Voun Lee

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Fiction

Carmen Learns English

Judy Cox

Illustrator:

Angela Domínguez

Age Level:

3-6

Genre:

Fiction

Product Description: Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and Eid Al-Fitr, which marks the fast’s end, are sacred times for millions throughout the world. Celebrate Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr examines the reasons for the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast and observes some of the wide variety of celebrations at the end of the fast worldwide.

Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

Deborah Heiligman

Age Level:

6-9

Shirin is anxious to fast, but her family encourages her to find other ways to celebrate Ramadan — perhaps by doing some extra good deeds. No one is more surprised than Shirin when she decides to do a good deed that will benefit her older brother! Readers will appreciate the special Ramadan traditions of Shirin’s family, as well as their discussion other family’s customs. Richly painted illustrations convey the warmth of the story.

Moon Watchers: Shirin’s Ramadan Miracle

Reza Jalali

Illustrator:

Anne Sibley O'Brien

Age Level:

6-9

As Nabeel prepares to celebrate Eid, he buys gifts for his family and a pair of new pants for himself. The pants, however, are four fingers too long and no one has time to shorten themor so Nabeel thinks! A colorful, humorous version of a folk story familiar in many cultures which will serve as an entertaining read-aloud for young children.

Nabeel’s New Pants: An Eid Tale

Fawzia Gilani-Williams

Illustrator:

Proiti Roy

Age Level:

3-6

My First Ramadan

Karen Katz

Age Level:

0-3

During Ramadan, this loving family prays and fasts together. They also stop bad habits, give to the poor, hang bright lights, and visit friends — all under the Ramadan moon! Lush pastel illustrations fill the pages with soft moonlight, the warmth of friends and family, and beautiful designs at the Mosque. Children will enjoy repeating the lyrical refrain that appears throughout the story. Author’s note included.

Under the Ramadan Moon

Sylvia Whitman

Illustrator:

Garth Williams

Age Level:

6-9

During the middle of Ramadan, Noor is preparing for Girgian, a special celebration that takes places in countries of the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region. She and her brothers will dress in traditional clothes and collect candy in fancy bags that they have decorated — much like trick-or-treating. Young readers will enjoy learning about this celebration, as well as other important aspects of Ramadan. Lovely oil paintings bring Noor’s preparations and this moonlit celebration to life.

The White Nights of Ramadan

Maha Addasi

Illustrator:

Ned Gannon

Age Level:

6-9

One evening, Yasmeen’s mother pulls aside the curtain and tells her daughter to look at the thin crescent moon. In the Islamic calendar, she explains, it is a month of new beginnings — Ramadan. Each night, Yasmeen watches the moon change until the special Night of the Moon celebration. Vibrant illustrations convey the magic of Ramadan and its special traditions.

Night of the Moon

Hena Khan

Illustrator:

Julie Paschkis

Age Level:

6-9

Ramadan

Suhaib Hamid Ghazi

Illustrator:

Omar Rayyan

Age Level:

3-6

Magid Fasts for Ramadan

Mary Matthews

Illustrator:

E.B. Lewis

Age Level:

9-12

As Ramadan approaches, Leena is ready to fast with her family. Then she receives an invitation for a classmate’s party on the same day of a special family meal to break the fast. Leena’s decisions about fasting and the support she receives from her family and friends make this a wonderful story for talking about Ramadan. Lovely pastel illustrations complement the heartfelt story.