Ramadan Moon - Softcover

Robert, Na'ima B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847802060 ISBN 13: 9781847802064

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2015

Synopsis

Ramadan, the month of fasting, doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate 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 joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child. Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, 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. Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why this is such a special experience for Muslims.

About this title

About the Author:

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 born in Leeds, grew up in Zimbabwe and went to university in London. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking and writing stories that shocked her teachers! She has written several multicultural books for children and is the author of 'From Somalia, with love', a novel for young adults. 'Boy vs Girl' is her second books for teens. She divides her time between London and Cairo and dreams of living on a farm with her own horses. Until then, she is happy to be a mum to her four children and keep reading and writing books that take her to a different world each time.

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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.

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: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1847802060
• ISBN 13: 9781847802064
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Adl Shirin