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Guide Picks - Top 4 Ramadan Books for Children
These books can help your students understand the practices and meanings behind the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.  These books are informative, engaging, and colorful for readers young and old.  Excellent for parents as well, to expose their children to the diverse celebrations of the world.
1) "Ramadan," by Suhaib Hamid Ghazi
Enhanced with beautiful drawings, this lovely book covers all the special traditions of the month through the eyes of Hakeem, a Muslim boy in America.  Awarded Book of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies in 1997.
2) "Three Muslim Festivals," by Ibrahim Ali Aminah and A. Ghazi (Eds.)
A collection of stories about the three main celebrations in Isalm:  Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha.  Told through the eyes of children and illustrated with lovely watercolors, this book captures the warmth of the holidays and traditions.
3) "Celebrating Ramadan," by Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith
This new book (September 2001) follows Ibraheem, a Muslim fourth-grader, as he and his family observe the holy month of Ramadan.  Photographs accompany the brief yet comprehensive text, making this a quality introduction.
4) "Magid Fasts for Ramadan," by Mary Matthews
This charming story captures the excitement of a young boy trying to fast his first Ramadan.  While it is not required for him to fast, he is determined to make it through the day.
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