We celebrate Ganesha’s birthday With so much fun and lots of fanfare. His idols are offered to the rolling seas With ardent prayer and tender care. Lord Ganesha, loved by one and all, Is the divine son of Shiva and Parvati. And this is the story of how he and His jumbo elephant head came […]
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My First Book of Indian Gods and Goddesses is an innovatively designed board book aimed at introducing Hindu Gods and Goddesses to the little readers in a fun and entertaining way. Filled with delightful illustrations and vibrant colors, this book is thoughtfully designed to help in the overall development of your little genius. The children
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No matter who you are or where you’re from, everyone is welcome here. From grandmothers reading lines of the Qur’an and the imam telling stories of living as one, to meeting new friends and learning to help others, mosques are centers for friendship, community, and love. M. O. Yuksel’s beautiful text celebrates the joys and
Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday. Islam, Fasting, Family,
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Yan is a big-hearted young man determined to perform Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. But first, he must work hard on his farm and fill up his money bag for the journey. Despite the trials he faces on each unsuccessful trip to the Kaaba, Yan’s helpful nature, compassion, and generosity enable him to succeed in
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Basirah loves basketball. She never misses a single game! Her heart is set on becoming the captain of her basketball team! Will saying “Insha’Allah” make her dreams come true? An exciting story about trusting in God and good sportsmanship! Sportsmanship, Islam, Muslim
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A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab–by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It’s the start of a brand new year and,
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Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a wide range of fields. Whether it was the culinary arts, fashion, sports, government, science, entertainment, education, or activism, these women never took “no” for an answer or
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A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress-up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love for everyone she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community
Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah
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