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The Gift of Ramadan is a short and sweet book with beautiful illustrations for children to understand Ramadan better. Sophia the main character wants to fast, but it gets hard for her, which is understandable and realistic for young children. Her most recent picture book, The Gift of Ramadan, is a heart-centered approach to the Muslim holiday that goes beyond food to the original impulse of the sacred month (Albert Whitman, April 2019). Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. The Gift of Ramadan is a short and sweet book with beautiful illustrations for children to understand Ramadan better. Sophia the main character wants to fast, but it gets hard for her, which is understandable and realistic for young children. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday. A child-friendly and –centric look at this important observance. An appealing introduction. Sophia learns that Ramadan is more than just fasting; it's also about prayer and contemplation and about charity and sharing. Horton's use of bright colors—yellow, blue, and purple tones—helps to highlight the month of Ramadan as a special time full of joy and beauty. Heartfelt story about Ramadan and learning how to sparkle. Parents need to know that The Gift of Ramadan is a bright, heartfelt, educational picture book that shares the rich traditions of the Muslim holiday. Sophia learns that Ramadan is more than just fasting; it’s also about prayer and contemplation and about charity and sharing. Horton’s use of bright colors—yellow, blue, and purple tones—helps to highlight the month of Ramadan as a special time full of joy and beauty. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday. Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly--and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. The Gift of Ramadan is a short and sweet book with beautiful illustrations for children to understand Ramadan better. Sophia the main character wants to fast, but it gets hard for her, which is understandable and realistic for young children. The Gift of Ramadan is a short and sweet book with beautiful illustrations for children to understand Ramadan better. Sophia the main character wants to fast, but it gets hard for her, which is understandable and realistic for young children. The Gift of Ramadan Rabiah York Lumbard with Laura K. Horton (Illustrator) 32 pages • first pub 2019 Toggle book page action menu and links The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard Illustrated by Laura K. Horton Albert Whitman & Company, 2019 ISBN: 9780807529065 (HC); 9780807529027 (PB) *Age Range: 4–8 (Sug gested by Publisher) Grade Range: 2–5 (Recommended by School Library Journal) BOOK SYNOPSIS Sadiq and the Ramadan Gift. Since Ramadan is a season for giving and community, Sadiq and his friends decided to raise funds by arranging a community Iftar. The funds will be used to build a new school, a place for the children in Somalia to receive education. Sophia wants to fast for the first time in this Ramadan tale. Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly—and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to Excellent examples of these books are The Gift of Ramadan and Ramadan Companion for Kids. 13- Ramadan Advent Calender A Ramadan Advent Calendar is a delightful way to celebrate the countdown to Eid while spreading joy and kindness throughout the holy month. Book Résumé Alexis York Lumbard: Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother’s cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate. (Fiction, Children) Report Censorship This beautiful book for children about holy month of Ramadan explains its importance and everything related to it like using colorful illustrations that are bound to attract young readers' attention, stimulate them and amuse them. All while making them knowledgeable about the month of Ramadan. Little Sophia wants to fast for the first time during Ramadan. She learns it’s not easy—but also that fasting is not the only way to partake in Ramadan. Hearing her grandmother refer to “the heart of a person who fasts” as “pretty and sparkly,” Sophia tries to fast on the first day of Ramadan, but she becomes “too hungry.”
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