Books are special in our home. So is Ramadan. Of course we fast and do what is expected of us by Allah (swt), but we also make it very special for our kids by decorating our home, prepping activities that will engage our children throughout the month, and reading lots of books before, during, and after. It takes a little time and effort, but it’s worth it! Kids get into the Ramadan spirit very quickly!
Lots of wonderful, quality children’s books related to Ramadan and Eid are sweeping the book market now alhamdulilla’Allah. Thanks to all the wonderful children’s authors and illustrators who understand the value of pictures books!
The books I have starred make great read alouds for at home or in classrooms. Most of the books below have been cherished in my house and some are brand new that I plan to add to my collection. Books below are geared for ages 3-12 years old.
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*Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan
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*It’s Ramadan, Curious George by H.A. Rey
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*Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi
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My First Ramadan by Karen Katz
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*Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr by Oman S. Khawaja
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Raihanna’s First Time Fasting by Qamar Hassan
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Under the Ramadan Moon by Sylvia Whitman
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*Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B. Robert and Shirin Adl
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*Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr by Lisa Bullard
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Owl & Cat Ramadan is… by Emma Apple
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Night of the Moon by Hena Khan
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A Party in Ramadan by Asma Mobin-Uddin
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The White Nights of Ramadan by Maha Addasi
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Moon Watchers by Raza Jalali
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The Best Eid Ever by Asma Mobin-Uddin
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Zaki’s Ramadan Fast by Ann P. El-Moslimany
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