This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book describes the anticipation of Ramadan, the excitement of the season, and the sadness that comes with the waning moon signaling the end of Ramadan. The voice is that of a young Muslim girl explaining Ramadan to someone outside the Islamic faith. The book is suitable for public and school library collections. ( )

Learn about the importance of Ramadan and what it means to people all over the world. Read all about the kindness and giving that makes Ramadan such a wonderful holiday, as you practice breaking fasts, praying through the day, and sharing food and love with friends and family.

An appealing, colorful story about a family celebrating Ramadan. ( )

In the voice of a child excited about Ramadan, the lead-up to, the month during, the excitement for Eid, and the Eid celebration are all articulated in a way that explains the purpose, while also naturally grasping the joy that some Muslims feel for Ramadan.

Some of my Muslim students-- the ones who love Ramadan-- LOVED this story. They were giddy about telling me their favorite part of Ramadan, show me how the girls in the story are wearing new dresses, teach me how to say the prayer... It was fun to see kids elated to have a piece of their religious identity reflected in a book. ( )

The artwork alone is enough for me to recommend this book! It reflects the beauty and joy of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. It is full of striking collages that incorporate pen drawings, beautiful papers, fabric (even denim!), colored pencil, foil, and paint (among many other materials). These illustrations grab the reader's attention, helping him/her better understand the holiday of Ramadan. ( )