Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story

Reem Faruqi (Author) Lea Lyon (Illustrator)

Description

Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon's vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.

Fountas & Pinnell Level N

Product Details

Price

$16.95 $15.76

Publisher

Tilbury House Publishers

Publish Date

May 01, 2015

Pages

Dimensions

9.2 X 10.1 X 0.3 inches | 0.8 pounds

Language

English

Type

Hardcover

EAN/UPC

9780884484318

BISAC Categories:

Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious

School & Education

People & Places - United States - Middle Eastern & Arab American

Religious - General

Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings

Social Themes - Friendship

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About the Author

Reem Faruqi is the ALA Notable author of Lailah's Lunchbox, Amira's Picture Day, I Can Help, Golden Girl, and Unsettled, which is loosely based on Reem's own story. Of Pakistani descent, Reem immigrated to Peachtree City, Georgia, in the United States from the United Arab Emirates when she was thirteen years old. Reem is also a teacher and photographer who loves to doodle. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and three daughters. Visit her online at www.reemfaruqi.com.

Lea Lyon always wanted to create children's books when she was a little girl. Now, after several other careers, Lyon is living out her dream. Ready to Fly is the first children's book she's written. She has illustrated six award-winning picture books, including Say Something by Peggy Moss and Keep Your Ear on the Ball by Genevieve Petrillo. Her book Lailah's Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi was named an ALA Notable Book. You can visit her at www.lealyon.com.

Reviews

If you're looking for an introduction to Ramadan for young readers (ages 5 to 8), consider this picture book. On the first year she is able to participate in Ramadan, Lailah finds herself in a new country, far from her native Abu Dhabi. She is excited to fast, but nervous that her classmates will not understand. With the help of a teacher and a librarian, she learns how she can explain Ramadan to her fellow students and make friends who are respectful of her culture.--Concepción de León"During Ramadan, Read These 3 books by Muslim Authors" (05/25/2018)
A lovely classroom-friendly introduction to the Muslim month of fasting!--Ruhksana Khan, award-winning author and storyteller (05/25/2018)

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