Going to Mecca

Name: Going to Mecca
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781847804907
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Na'ima B. Robert

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Summary

Going to Mecca by Na'ima B. Robert is a beautifully illustrated children's book that captures the awe and spiritual journey involved in undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage. It follows a family as they travel to Mecca, exploring the rich traditions, rituals, and significance of this sacred experience, helping young readers understand the importance and beauty of this Islamic journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this beautifully illustrated children's book if you're interested in learning about the vibrant journey of the Hajj pilgrimage. With its engaging storytelling and captivating visuals, it offers a glimpse into the cultural and spiritual experience, making it a delightful read for young readers curious about different cultures and traditions.

Going to Mecca

This is a window on to a sacred journey for Muslims the world over - beautifully described and illustrated for younger children.

Description

Come with the pilgrims
as they set out on a journey,
a journey of patience
to the city of Mecca.

We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca – the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did.

Arriving at Mecca, they surge round the Ka'aba, shave their heads and travel to Mount Arafat. Finally, though their bodies are tired and aching, their spirits are uplifted, knowing that with thousands of others they have performed the sacred pilgrimage.

This is a window on to a sacred journey for Muslims the world over – beautifully described and illustrated for younger children.

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Going to Mecca by Na'ima B. Robert is praised for being a beautifully illustrated and poetic introduction to the Hajj, effectively conveying its significance through captivating text and artwork. The book is highly recommended for both Muslim and non-Muslim readers as it offers an insightful glimpse into this important religious journey, making it an excellent educational resource for teaching about the Hajj.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847804907

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Valentina Cavallini

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Na'ima B. Robert

About the Author

NA'IMA B ROBERT is descended from Scottish Highlanders on her father's side and the Zulu people on her mother's side. She was born in Leeds, grew up in Zimbabwe and went to university in London. At high school, her loves included performing arts, public speaking and writing stories that shocked her teachers! She has written several multicultural books for children and is the author of 'From Somalia, with love', a novel for young adults. She divides her time between London and Cairo and dreams of living on a farm with her own horses. Until then, she is happy to be a mum to her four children and keep reading and writing books that take her to a different world each time.
VALENTINA CAVALLINI was born and brought up in Milan, Italy. She studied Illustration at Chelsea School of Art and Design and the University of the West of England, Bristol, where she now lives. She works in watercolour, combining hand-painted paper with found materials to create textured images.