Ramadan Early Years Book Recommendations
With Ramadan expected to begin this week, it is the perfect time to introduce your children to the holy month of fasting, prayer, and community for Muslims.
In our nurseries we will be teaching the children about Ramadan through various activities like reading, talking about the extra focus on being kind and giving and creating moon shaped salt dough decorations!
See our Ramadan early years book reccomendations below:
'Baby's First Ramadan' by DK
'Introduce your little one to the traditions of Ramadan and the festivities of Eid al-Fitr with this first picture book. It's ideal for storytime and provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction.
From the first sight of the crescent moon to the deliciously sweet dates that are eaten after a day of fasting, this Islamic book brings the celebrations of Ramadan to life through engaging, real-life photos. It's clear and easy for babies and toddlers to follow with one main image per page they can focus on.'
'Tell me more about Ramadan' by Bachar Karroum
'Follow the story of Laila, a curious young Muslim girl that wants to learn about Ramadan. Through a fun story for both children and parents, allow your kids to start comprehending religious concepts while also sparking their curiosity for further knowledge about their Islamic religion.
Enjoy with your little one a unique and creative journey that will introduce her/him to one of the five pillars of the religion and offer your child a positive perception of the Islamic holy month of mercy, the Ramadan. A must-have children’s story that shouldn’t be missing from any family’s bookcase or Islamic books’ collection!
This Islamic story has been thought and written for Muslim children born and raised outside of their parents’ country of origin (i.e.: European and Muslim American, etc.), to help them understand the notion of Ramadan in a simple and fun way, mentioning that Ramadan is a lot more than simply not eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. This Muslim book uses Islamic concepts coming from the Quran (Qur’an) and explained in a way that is easily understood by Muslim kids.'
'My First Book About Ramadan' by Sara Khan
'Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the beautiful holy month of Ramadan, it's meaning and purpose, as well as how and why it is celebrated.
Stunning illustrations, full of color, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy to understand, and suitable to be read aloud. It also features some facts about Ramadan and common questions children might ask.'
'First Festivals: Ramadan' by Sophie Beer
'Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Ramadan traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.
Lift the flaps to reveal the moon, look inside the mosque and open the Eid presents!
The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.'
'Moon's Ramadan' by Natasha Khan Kazi
'Journey across the globe with the Moon during the holy month of Ramadan, and discover how Muslims and non-Muslims alike can celebrate the Islamic month, ending with Eid!
This joyful and welcoming picture book captures the meaning of Ramadan, one of the world's most important celebrations, and explains the cultural differences across different countries by sharing the various practices – from the call to prayer, to sharing home-cooked food, and the art of henna.
With lyrical prose, beautiful illustrations, and a helpful fact page and glossary, this is the perfect gift book or introduction to Ramadan and Eid for all children.'
'Little Leena Learns About Ramadan' by Zainab Fadlallah
'Join the lovely and funny little Leena as she learns about a special time of the year from her older sister Safiyya.
Safiyya explains to her sister the meaning of Ramadan in a simple manner , that makes Leena , who has a passion for food , excited for the holiday.'
'Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr' by Sara Khan
'Join Raya and her mama and aba as they enjoy iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, do good deeds around their community and visit the mosque.
Raya is celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with her family and inviting you along to learn more! It’s a time full of fun activities and celebrations, and a great opportunity to get closer to Allah.
Learn about this special time as Raya makes Ramadan mubarak cards for her friends and has her hands decorated with henna!
And when the month of Ramadan is over, Raya, her mama and aba, aunts, uncles and cousins have a magical Eid celebration, playing games, opening presents and eating delicious food.
This bright and engaging picture book is the perfect way to introduce little ones to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Author Sara Khan brings the celebrations to life, drawing on her own experiences with her daughter, also named Raya! This book also offers fun activities that parents and children can do together in the lead-up to the celebration, such as making a pop-up card and cookies. A fun fact file and colourful quiz follow the story, giving kids the opportunity to learn more about Allah, worship and the lunar calendar.'
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