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My First Ramadan

Karen Katz

Age Level:

0-3

During Ramadan, this loving family prays and fasts together. They also stop bad habits, give to the poor, hang bright lights, and visit friends — all under the Ramadan moon! Lush pastel illustrations fill the pages with soft moonlight, the warmth of friends and family, and beautiful designs at the Mosque. Children will enjoy repeating the lyrical refrain that appears throughout the story. Author’s note included.

Under the Ramadan Moon

Sylvia Whitman

Illustrator:

Garth Williams

Age Level:

6-9

During the middle of Ramadan, Noor is preparing for Girgian, a special celebration that takes places in countries of the Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf region. She and her brothers will dress in traditional clothes and collect candy in fancy bags that they have decorated — much like trick-or-treating. Young readers will enjoy learning about this celebration, as well as other important aspects of Ramadan. Lovely oil paintings bring Noor’s preparations and this moonlit celebration to life.

The White Nights of Ramadan

Maha Addasi

Illustrator:

Ned Gannon

Age Level:

6-9

One evening, Yasmeen’s mother pulls aside the curtain and tells her daughter to look at the thin crescent moon. In the Islamic calendar, she explains, it is a month of new beginnings — Ramadan. Each night, Yasmeen watches the moon change until the special Night of the Moon celebration. Vibrant illustrations convey the magic of Ramadan and its special traditions.

Night of the Moon

Hena Khan

Illustrator:

Julie Paschkis

Age Level:

6-9

Ramadan

Suhaib Hamid Ghazi

Illustrator:

Omar Rayyan

Age Level:

3-6

Magid Fasts for Ramadan

Mary Matthews

Illustrator:

E.B. Lewis

Age Level:

9-12

As Ramadan approaches, Leena is ready to fast with her family. Then she receives an invitation for a classmate’s party on the same day of a special family meal to break the fast. Leena’s decisions about fasting and the support she receives from her family and friends make this a wonderful story for talking about Ramadan. Lovely pastel illustrations complement the heartfelt story.

A Party in Ramadan

Asma Mobin-Uddin

Illustrator:

Laura Jacobsen

Age Level:

6-9

The Top Job

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

6-9

Too Many Monsters: A Halloween Counting Book

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

0-3

Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth

Sarah Weeks

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

3-6

School Fever

Brod Bagert

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

6-9

Monsters on Machines

Deb Lund

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

3-6

I Got Two Dogs

John Lithgow

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

3-6

Hattie Hippo

Christine Loomis

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

3-6

The Great Dog Wash

Shellie Braeuner

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

3-6

Courage of the Blue Boy

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

6-9

Beastly Bath

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

3-6

Air Show

Treat Williams

Illustrator:

Robert Neubecker

Age Level:

6-9

Yoko is ready for kindergarten! She can write her name, write numbers, and read stories. There is only one problem, though — she does it all in Japanese, and her classmates make fun of her scribbles. Can her new friend convince her that knowing a secret language isn’t such a bad thing after all? Wells offers a loving, empathetic story that young ELLs will easily relate to, as well as a thoughtful portrayal of a teacher who embraces her young student’s native language in the classroom.

Yoko Writes Her Name

Rosemary Wells

Age Level:

3-6

When Sumi arrives at her big new school, she thinks that it is a lonely, scary, and mean place. Throughout the day, however, little things begin to change her mind and give her hope. An excellent portrayal of what the first day of school is like for both new students and ELLs. Expressive illustrations convey Sumi’s emotions throughout the course of her first day.

Sumi’s First Day of School Ever

Soyoung Pak

Illustrator:

Joung Un Kim

Age Level:

6-9

Poverty didn’t stop this girl from working hard, reading lots of books, and graduating top in her class. Meet young Sonia Sotomayor, the child who grew up to become the first Latina Supreme Court justice. Her life is presented through a jaunty, positive narrative and warm-toned illustrations that capture the warmth and joy of Sotomayor’s family and story. A bit of background information concludes the engaging glimpse of a contemporary figure.