Ramadan Moon - Hardcover

Robert, Na'ima B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845079221 ISBN 13: 9781845079222

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2009

Synopsis

Muslims all over the world observe Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month of fasting as the most special time of year. This lyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and delight of this great annual event. Accompanied by illustrations inspired by Iranian art, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon. This book is for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why it is such a special experience for Muslims.

About this title

About the Author:

Shirin Adl was born in Harlow, England, in 1975. She received a first class BA honours in illustration from Loughborough University, and won the Hallmark M&S division Talented Designer Award. She currently lives in Oxford with her husband.

Na'ima B Robert is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and the Zulu people on her mother's side. She was brought up in Zimbabwe and went on to university in London.

Review:

With religious beliefs being the root cause of heated intolerance, books like Ramadan Moon address this with simple stories that explain these beliefs. A delightful book for children to understand the beliefs of classmates and friends.' --Irish Examiner

A beautifully designed book which introduces children to the concept of keeping Ramadan. --Bookseller

What I found most remarkable about this book is how beautifully the verse and images mirror both the emotions evoked by the text and the intended significance of this holiday. It works as well for families who celebrate Ramadan as it does for for anyone wishing to understand what it means to more than a billion people worldwide. --Kepler's Review

The importance and beauty of the festival is wonderfully captured in this poetic and pyrical picture book, warmly illustrated with scenes of family and community life. This book provides an illuminating and enriching introduction to all of seeking wider cultural understanding as well as a special and warm experience for those who celebrate Ramadan. This is a book which can be shared with a wide age-range of primary school pupils. --School Librarian, December, 2010

The outstanding feature of the book is that it captures the excitement and ethos that underlie the principles of Ramadan...The flowing text in combination with its striking illustrations makes the book fascinating for young readers and listeners. --Books for Keeps, November 2009

With a captivating cover and lyrical text, this is an ideal way to explore and understand the beliefs behind Ramadan. I loved the creative artwork. An excellent addition to any school's cultural diversity collection. --Carousel

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1845079221
• ISBN 13: 9781845079222
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Adl Shirin