Lailah's Lunchbox

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A Ramadan Story

By Reem Faruqi

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Lailah's Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi follows a young girl named Lailah, who recently moved from Abu Dhabi to the United States. As Ramadan begins, she feels nervous about how her classmates will react to her fasting and not having a lunch. Through the story, Lailah learns to embrace her identity and share her traditions with her friends, fostering understanding and acceptance.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in stories that celebrate cultural diversity and understanding. The tale beautifully explores a young girl’s journey in embracing her heritage and educating her classmates about Ramadan, making it a heartwarming read for children and parents who value empathy and inclusivity.

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Lailah's Lunchbox explores the journey of Lailah, who solves her problem with the help of the school librarian and her teacher. In doing so, she learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs.

This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life through Lea Lyon's vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.

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Lailah's Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi is praised for providing a thoughtful introduction to Ramadan for young readers, particularly those aged 5 to 8. The story follows Lailah as she navigates her first Ramadan in a new country, balancing excitement for fasting with the challenge of explaining her culture to classmates. With the supportive roles of a teacher and a librarian, the book highlights understanding, friendship, and cultural respect.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884484318

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

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Illustrated by Lea Lyon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 407g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Reem Faruqi Young Adult

About the Author

Reem Faruqi based this book on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Lea Lyon is an award-winning children’s book illustrator, painting teacher, and portrait artist who has made a childhood dream come true. Lea loved to draw and paint as a child, and she wanted to be a children’s book illustrator. She ended up raising a family, going back to school for an MBA, and working in the corporate world, but she kept painting. Now, at long last, Lea is a children’s book illustrator with five published picture books: Say Something, Playing War, Keep Your Ear on the Ball (all with Tilbury), The Miracle Jar and Operation Marriage. She lives in Richmond, California.

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