Marzieh Ali

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month special from pre-Ramadan decorating, the importance of fasting and volunteering in the community, and the festivities and prayers that continue through the month, ending with...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, including when, where, and who first observed and celebrated it, its meaning, the traditions associated with it, including fasting, giving to the needy, and preparing an Eid feast, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world today. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history...

"Para celebrar el comienzo del Ramadán, Nadia y Nadir hacen galletas con sus padres. Nadia tiene que ser creativa cuando se dan cuenta de que su cortadar de galletas de luna creciente está perdido."--Back cover. "To celebrate Ramadan, Nadia and Nadir make cookies with their parents. Nadia myst get creative when they realize their crescent moon cookie cutter is missing"--

Nadia y Nadir vuelan al otro lado del mundo con sus padres para visitara su familia en Pakistan. Exploran el brillante y colorido pais con du primo. Nuevas comidas y experiencias les esperan a cada paso.

Los abuelos de Nadia y Nadir los sorprenden con una visita para la festividad de Eid. Trajeron algunos regalos especiales para ellos también. Durante su tiempo como familia, los hermanos aprenden sobre algunos íconos del deporte musulmanes. "Nadia and Nadir's grandparents surprise them with a visit for the Eid holiday. They brought along some special presents for them too. During their time as a family, the siblings learn about a few Muslim sports...

To celebrate the beginning of Ramaddan, Nadia and Nadir make cookies with their parents

On a trip to the beach with friends, Nadia and Nadir are surprised to see so much trash around. They work as a team to come up with a fun way to help clean the beach.

"Aunty Azra is an architect. She is designing a new mosque near Houston so she stops in to visit. Nadia and Nadir help with the mosque's design and later attend the opening ceremony. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--

"When a flood strikes Pakistan, Nadia and Nadir decide to organize a charity run to help the flood victims. They learn about fitness training and that some races aren't meant to be won. Sometimes there's a bigger goal to achieve. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--

"Nadia and Nadir can't wait to have a sleepover in their backyard. But missing treats and critter footprints have them thinking of monsters. Eventually, they set up a plan to track down the creature and figure out what nightly visitor is in their backyard. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--