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The Night Of The Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story (2008)

by Hena Khan(Favorite Author)

4 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0811860620 (ISBN13: 9780811860628)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Chronicle Books

review 1: Published in 2008 by Chronicle BooksInterest Level: 5th-7th GradeThis picture book is a great explanation and representation of Ramadan. It no only shows Muslim traditions, but also puts it into a modern context through following Yasmeen through her daily life and Ramadan activities. I think this is a culturally authentic account of Ramadan that is sensitive to Muslim tradition and holds the integrity of the author and illustrator. Each page is interesting, detailed, and reverent of a Middle Eastern background. Also, through the inclusion of Arabic words (with a glossary at the end) the reader can discover new words that are related to the Islamic faith. Overall, a good representation of Ramadan that both is reverent and respectful.
review 2: The main char... moreacter Yasmeen is a Pakistani- American girl, who is seven years old. Yasmeen, her family, and friends have an amazing time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Eid is a very felicitous day for Muslims all around the world. In this story we follow Yasmeen through the month of Ramadan an witness some of the activities that her and her family do during this celebration. It is the tracking of the moon that drives Ramadan celebration. Many terminology having to do with this Muslim celebration is introduced through out the story. The cartoon like illustrations by Paschkis capture the spirit of Ramadan. The moon plays an important role in the illustrations of this book. less

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