Moon’s Ramadan
Moon’s Ramadan by Natasha Khan Kazi is a picture book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, featuring 40 pages of vibrant illustrations. This debut work captures the essence of Ramadan, a month celebrated across various cultures, as seen through the eyes of Moon, who observes the traditions with excitement and longing.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Ramadan traditions from diverse countries, including Egypt, India, and the United States, highlighting themes of family and community. The book presents a blend of cultural practices and the phases of the moon, making the celebration accessible to young audiences. Additionally, it includes informative back matter that enhances understanding of this important holiday, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on diversity and multiculturalism.
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A School Library Journal Best Book
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book
With radiant and welcoming art, Natasha Khan Kazi’s debut picture book is a modern holiday classic that captures the magic and meaning of one of the world’s most joyful and important celebrations.
It’s Ramadan, the month of peace, and Moon watches over Ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut.
In Egypt, India, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates, in Somalia, New Zealand, and Indonesia, in Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less.
Cleverly blending glimpses of different countries’ celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, Moon’s Ramadan makes Ramadan, one of the world’s most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. Includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter.
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