Customer Reviews

Ramadan

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As other reviewers mentioned, this is a beautifully illustrated book. Common, day-to-day words used by Muslims (Imam, Suhur, Zakah) are explained in an understandable way, so I could see this being a reasonable way to introduce the concepts to non-Muslim children (or even adults). Overall, however, I was disappointed. The interesting, personable little details about Hakeem were heavily weighed down by the "adult talking to child" background information about every last little aspect of Ramadan. I would guess that a quick brush past two dozen new vocabulary words, painstakingly defined, will not actually teach those concepts to non-Muslim children. Meanwhile, I fear that the Muslim children for whom I intended this book as a gift will not find enough story among the definitions and explanations to hold their attention. We have so many stories set at Christmas-time that do not attempt to explain the entire Christian religion and all of the symbolism and rituals of Christmas... I haven't been able to find such stories to purchase for my young Muslim friends. Must every book about them be a child-sized textbook on Muslim faith and practices?

We are Christians, but I want my children to grow up knowing about religious diversity and learning about the beliefs of other religions. It's hard to respect what you don't know.

I'm very much impressed with this book. The text is very clear and gives an abundance of information on both Islam and Ramadan. The illustrations are excellent and fit the text beautifully.

Whatever your faith (or age), this book will provide a beautiful introduction to the religion of Islam and to their holiest holiday.

I bought this book as a gift for my 5 year old and all my family and friends have wanted a copy since that time. I had to buy extra copies!

It is wonderfully illustrated and very well written. It is wonderful for children, yet... makes a wonderful reader for adults as well on the subject. You will be happy you bought it!

We are Christians, but I want my children to grow up knowing about religious diversity and learning about the beliefs of other religions. It's hard to respect what you don't know.

I'm very much impressed with this book. The text is very clear and gives an abundance of information on both Islam and Ramadan. The illustrations are excellent and fit the text beautifully.

Whatever your faith (or age), this book will provide a beautiful introduction to the religion of Islam and to their holiest holiday.

This book presents a wonderful introduction to Islam, for Muslims and non-Muslims, through Ramadan, our holiest month of the year. I highly recommend it. My children loved it. It caught their attention and got them curious to learn more about Islam. Wonderful illustrations and Arabic calligraphy.

I purchased this book for my toddler at the beginning of Ramadan this year. We want to start teaching him about Islam. I found myself reading and enjoying it. My husband also got to read it and loved it. I'm planning to send copies to my son's grandparents and recommending it to all of our Muslim friends.

I am so glad that Ramadan received such as fitting tribute in writing. So many holiday books are boring descriptions of a holiday and forget to be interesting. This book taught me about Ramadan and interested me too. I would not hesitate to read this book to my students.

I got this book for my 2 year old, it actually came the day before Ramadan this year, just in time to read it to her for bed time!
The illustration was wonderful, so was the words. She understood everything, it helped her understand why mommy and daddy were fasting the next day and every day since.
When she asks me am I going to drink any coffee in the morning and I tell her "No" she says 'Oh yeah, you got a Damadan" Lol!
This book has explained it much better than I could to children!

A clear and informative description of one boy's celebration of the Muslim month of fasting is skillfully brought to life by the warm and joyful illustrations. Borders and panels use a more traditional Islamic style to remind us of the rich and textual past of Islam and to create a visual contrast with the contemporary American Muslim life depicted in the story. While the text may be a bit didactic, the illustrations speak directly to the heart.

Teachers/Librarians: Kindergarten - 6th, social studies/humanities.

This book follows a young boy named Hakeem through the major rituals of Ramadan, including fasting, praying and visits to the mosque. Although a bit heavy on text for my four-year old daughter, her slightly older friend loved it, and overall I like it better than others I read on Ramadan because of its exquisite illustrations.