Ramadan Kareem

MO Yuksel author Hatem Aly illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:1st Feb '24

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Ramadan Kareem cover

Experience the joy and traditions of Ramadan with this heart-warming illustrated children’s picture book.

A joyful and big-hearted celebration of the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world.

Ramadan Kareem!
The holy month of mercy
and blessings has begun.

A joyful and big-hearted celebration of the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world.

Ramadan Kareem!
The holy month of mercy
and blessings has begun.

A joyful picture book that celebrates the joys and traditions of the holy month of Ramadan around the world. Join the characters and their families as they engage in a time of increased spirituality, fasting, prayer, charity, self-reflection, gratitude and empathy in the Muslim faith.

With a lyrical text and vibrant, detailed illustrations that move together through the different aspects of this important holiday, as well as a glossary and facts page, this book is fun and informative for young readers and grown-ups alike.

From the creators of the critically acclaimed picture book In My Mosque (2021), winner of the English Association English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, Non-fiction 4-7 Category.

"Whether readers [observe] Ramadan or simply seek to learn more about this important holiday, Ramadan Kareem is a heartfelt and illuminating exploration of the universal themes of faith, kindness, and gratitude.” – Minipreneur Book Corner

"A celebratory, tender picture book that reflects how the holy month of Ramadan is honoured by Muslims around the world… A beautiful follow-up to the award-winning collaboration In My Mosque…” – School and Library Journal

"Yuksel's refreshing take centers children's experiences during Ramadan and the holiday that follows it, Eid al-Fitr… Aly's cheerful, energetic illustrations pair beautifully with the text to convey the joyous spirit of Ramadan, with bright colors and depictions ofIslamic art and architecture.” – Kirkus

“…Yuksel’s sensate prose conveys specific practices … especially the wait for iftar, while Aly’s energetic illustrations draw on culturally-specific Islamic art and architecture, imparting the season’s tenets and its communal feel.” – Publishers Weekly

ISBN: 9780008654603

Dimensions: 275mm x 245mm x 2mm

Weight: 190g

32 pages