The Gift of Ramadan
Rabiah York Lumbard
(Author)
Laura K. Horton
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
Sophia wants to fast for the first time in this Ramadan tale. 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.
Product Details
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
March 01, 2021
Pages
32
Dimensions
7.9 X 9.8 X 0.2 inches | 0.27 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780807529027
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About the Author
Rabiah York Lumbard is an award-winning author of the picture book, The Conference of the Birds. After embracing Islam at the age of eighteen, she earned a BA in Religious Studies from George Washington University and is currently completing her MFA in Creative Writing from Spalding University. No True Believers is Rabiah's deeply-personal debut novel which draws on her own experience as an America Muslim at home and abroad. She lives in Doha with her husband and their three daughters. You can follow her on Twitter and Facebook, or visit her at rabiahyorklumbard.com.
Laura K. Horton is a freelance illustrator with a passion for family, creativity, and imagination. She earned her BFA in illustration and animation from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. When not working, she enjoys drinking tea, reading, and game designing. Originally from Utah, Laura currently lives in Finland.
Reviews
"An appealing introduction."--Booklist
"Highly recommended to introduce young readers to Islamic culture and traditions; a perfect addition to holiday book collections."--School Library Journal
"Highly recommended to introduce young readers to Islamic culture and traditions; a perfect addition to holiday book collections."--School Library Journal
"A child-friendly and -centric look at this important observance."Kirkus Reviews
