Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture -- and into the ancient roots from within its traditions have grown.
"The Muslim holiday of Ramadan gets a vibrant, visually exciting treatment here.... Khan’s author’s note explains the origins of Ramadan and the reasons for fasting. The book focuses on the celebratory aspects of the holiday rather than the religious underpinnings..." -- Booklist
"Paschkis's beautiful paintings incorporate Islamic tile art, adding to an authentic sense of the culture. Suitable both for independent reading and reading aloud, this book also serves as an excellent resource for teachers and librarians." -- School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 5 - 8 |
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Author | Hena Khan |
Illustrator | Julie Paschkis |
ISBN | 0811860620 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2008 |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Language | English |