Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story

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Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story - Faruqi, Reem
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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
Pages
32
Dimensions
9.2 X 10.1 X 0.3 inches | 0.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780884484318

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About the Author

Reem Faruqi is the acclaimed author of Do You Even Know Me?, Call Me Adnan, Milloo's Mind, Anisa's International Day, Golden Girl, and Unsettled, which is loosely based on Reem's own story. She is also the author of ALA Notable Books Lailah's Lunchbox and Amira's Picture Day and the award-winning I Can Help. 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 reemfaruqi.com.

Lea Lyon is an illustrator of children's books. Recent titles include Say Something by Peggy Moss and Keep Your Ear on the Ball by Genevieve Petrillo.
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 "New York Times" (5/25/2018 12:00:00 AM)
A lovely classroom-friendly introduction to the Muslim month of fasting!--Ruhksana Khan, award-winning author and storyteller (5/25/2018 12:00:00 AM)
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