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My First Ramadan


No. of pages 32

Published: 2015

Great for age 0-8 years

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Look! There is the new moon in the sky. It's time for Ramadan to begin. Follow along with one young boy as he abserves the Muslim holy month with his family. This year, the narrator is finally old enough to fast, and even the youngest readers will be interested as he shares his experiences of this special holiday.

 

 

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Palgrave USA .

Karen Katz has written and illustrated more than twenty books for children, including The Colors of Us, My First Kwanzaa, and Counting Kisses .

 

"Clear words and simple, colorful collage illustrations show the family together as the boy learns the meaning of Muslim customs, prayers, and practices. . . . Children will appreciate the warm, personal narrative, as well as the connections with Muslims all over the world." --Booklist

"In this simple explanation of Ramadan, a little boy explains that he will be fasting for the first time. . . . The richly patterned collage and mixed-media pictures will appeal to young children. A double-paged spread with many races and national groups illustrates the diversity of the Muslim world." --Kirkus Reviews

"Upbeat and informative . . . With her signature mixed-media and collage artwork depicting people with large, open, friendly faces, Katz accents a solid and inviting introduction to these holidays." --Publishers Weekly