In "Ismat's Eid" by Fawzia Gilani-Williams, young Ismat eagerly anticipates the joyous celebration of Eid. As she prepares for the festivities, she learns about the significance of the holiday, from wearing new clothes to sharing sweets with family and friends. Through her excitement, Ismat navigates her cultural traditions, embracing the importance of community, generosity, and love. The story captures the essence of Eid, highlighting the values of togetherness and joy in a beautifully illustrated journey that resonates with young readers and their families, enriching their understanding of this meaningful celebration. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

There are 24 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 2023 by Tulika Publishers .

NANDINI NAYAR is a freelance writer. This is her second book inspired by her son Pranav - her first was Pranav's Picture. She lives in Hyderabad in India. PROITI ROY graduated in fine arts from Shantiniketan, Bengal, where she was born. For the last twelve years she has been teaching art and craft to children. She is also a freelance illustrator who loves animals and lives with five rescued dogs in Kolkata.