  | Moon's Ramadan Author: Kazi, Natasha Khan | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
Moon smiles down on Earth and observes different countries celebrating Ramadan until her crescent tinkle triggers the start of Eid.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 3.40 Points: .5 Quiz: 519348 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/15/22)
School Library Journal (+) (12/01/22)
Booklist (02/15/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 12/01/2022 PreS-Gr 3—The moon is personified as a delighted individual peeking in around the world as different Islamic cultures celebrate Ramadan and Eid. Because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, as the author shares in the back matter, this is a clever way of moving from one country to another, while still having a consistent presence throughout the story and emphasizing the importance of the phases of the moon. The use of alliteration creates a musical quality to the text, which incorporates words specific to the celebration, including Iftar and sadaqah. The use of these words will create a curiosity about traditions that are less familiar to some readers, but the text will also generate joy and connection for children who know the practices. Kazi uses predominantly blue and purple illustrations to show the differing dress, food, and environments in which families celebrate. VERDICT A delightful read that teaches students about Ramadan and emphasizes the diversity in the Islamic world. This book will definitely be a go-to for librarians and teachers who want to expand awareness of Ramadan.—Peggy Henderson Murphy - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 02/15/2023 The month of Ramadan is the holiest of times for Muslims all over the world. It starts with the sighting of a specific new moon and ends a month later with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In Moon’s Ramadan, an anthropomorphized moon smiles down on the people of the Earth as they begin the traditions of the holy month. On each page, she visits a different Muslim country, which readers get to appreciate through the detailed, colorful illustrations showing people in various stages of preparation for and celebration of Ramadan. In Turkey, for example, a drummer walks the streets, banging out a beat to wake sleepers for their morning meal and prayer at sunrise. Moon glides around the planet, taking the reader to all parts of the world to witness people practicing acts of charity, generosity, kindness, and love. The diversity of the Muslim population is evident in the illustrations, making this a welcome addition to shelves of books about celebrations. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
