Ramadan Kareem
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A joyful and big-hearted celebration of the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world.
Ramadan Kareem!
The holy month of mercy
and blessings has begun.
Description:
A joyful and big-hearted celebration of the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world.
Ramadan Kareem!
The holy month of mercy
and blessings has begun.
A joyful picture book that celebrates the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world. Join the characters and their families as they engage in a time of increased spirituality, fasting, prayer, charity, self-reflection, gratitude and empathy in the Muslim faith.
With a lyrical text and vibrant, detailed illustrations that move together through the different aspects of this important holiday, as well as a glossary and facts page, this book is fun and informative for young readers and grown-ups alike.
From the creators of the critically acclaimed picture book In My Mosque (2021), winner of the English Association English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, Non-fiction 4-7 Category.
Review quote:
"Whether readers [observe] Ramadan or simply seek to learn more about this important holiday, Ramadan Kareem is a heartfelt and illuminating exploration of the universal themes of faith, kindness, and gratitude.” – Minipreneur Book Corner
"A celebratory, tender picture book that reflects how the holy month of Ramadan is honoured by Muslims around the world… A beautiful follow-up to the award-winning collaboration In My Mosque…” – School and Library Journal
"Yuksel''s refreshing take centers children''s experiences during Ramadan and the holiday that follows it, Eid al-Fitr… Aly''s cheerful, energetic illustrations pair beautifully with the text to convey the joyous spirit of Ramadan, with bright colors and depictions ofIslamic art and architecture.” – Kirkus
“…Yuksel’s sensate prose conveys specific practices … especially the wait for iftar, while Aly’s energetic illustrations draw on culturally-specific Islamic art and architecture, imparting the season’s tenets and its communal feel.” – Publishers Weekly
Biographical note:
M. O. Yuksel is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of In My Mosque.
Hatem Aly is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Proudest Blue, written by Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad, and The Inquisitor''s Tale, a Newbery Honor Book, as well as the bestselling Yasmin fiction series, written by Saadia Faruqi.
Promotional headline:
Experience the joy and traditions of Ramadan with this heart-warming illustrated children’s picture book.
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Experience the joy and traditions of Ramadan with this heart-warming illustrated children’s picture book.
• There are three million Muslims in the UK and many more non-Muslims eager to learn about Islamic culture and practices
• From the critically acclaimed creative duo M.O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly, author and illustrator of the award-winning In My Mosque
• Hatem Aly is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue, written by
| Author | By (author) Yuksel, M.O. |
|---|---|
| Date Of Publication | Feb 1, 2024 |
| EAN | 9780008654603 |
| Contributors | Yuksel, M.O.; Aly Hatem |
| Publisher | Farshore |
| Languages | English |
| Country of Publication | United Kingdom |
| Width | 245 mm |
| Height | 275 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Product Forms | Paperback / Softback |
| Audience Age | From 3 to 5, From 6 to 8, From 2 to 3 |
| Availability in Stores | Hazmiyeh, Hamra, Tripoli Square, Global |
| Weight | 0.270000 |