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Noura's Crescent Moon
(A Story of the Islamic Lunar Calendar, Ramadan Traditions & the Joyful Arrival of Eid ul-Fitr for Kids Ages 4-8)
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Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in this charming picture-book debut. Noura's Crescent Moon tells the delightful story of Noura, who can't wait for the sun to...
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Venturing out after dusk with her family, a child is eager to watch for the new moon that signals the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in this charming picture-book debut.
Noura's Crescent Moon tells the delightful story of Noura, who can't wait for the sun to go down! With Ramadan and her first month of fasting almost over, she and Mama and Papa are headed to the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura could catch a glimpse of the faint silvery crescent, something even her mother has never managed to do.
If the moon stays hidden, that means one more long day before Noura can wear her sparkly new dress and the joyful Eid celebrations beginโbringing with them visits with friends, eating sweets, and painting henna on her hands.
In a lighthearted introduction to Ramadan and Eid, this family-centered tale of anticipation under the stars pairs an inviting text from Zainab Khan with Nabila Adaniโs vibrant illustrations, capturing everything from the bustle of a shared meal to the swirling magic of the night sky.
Relevant terms, from food items to the Islamic lunar calendar, are explained in a glossary at the end.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781536224740
Publisher: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 April 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S.
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nabila Adani
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 257.0mm
Height: 295.0mm
Weight: 513g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Zainab Khan received her BA from Boston University and taught elementary school for several years before starting her own preschool program. Nouraโs Crescent Moon is her first picture book. Through it she hopes that children will learn a little something about the Islamic lunar month Eid ul-Fitr and Ramadan and recognize that โregardless of their faith, people celebrate in similar ways: with family, food, and gifts, and with prayers for those who are religious.โ Of Pakistani heritage, Zainab Khan lives on Long Island with her husband, two children, and a cat.
Nabila Adani worked briefly as a product designer in Japan and Indonesia before moving to the United States to study childrenโs book illustration. Among the childrenโs books she has illustrated are Be a Bridge by Irene Latham and Charles Waters and Sunny and the Birds by Wendy Meddour. Nabila Adani lives in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she enjoys illustrating and telling stories for children around the world.
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