Bound To Stay Bound

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 Cookies and crescents : an Eid story
 Author: Dutka, Nada Shawish

 Publisher:  Abrams Books for Young Readers (2025)

 Classification: Easy
 Physical Description: [32] p., col. ill., 27 cm

 BTSB No: 297990 ISBN: 9781419773327
 Ages: 4-8 Grades: K-3

 Subjects:
 Adjustment (Psychology) -- Fiction
 Moving -- Fiction
 Muslims -- Fiction

Price: $23.28

Summary:
After moving away from her extended family and a bustling city, Reem struggles to adjust to her new home but finds solace in her Mom's Eid cookies and a new friend with whom to share them.

 Illustrator: Firdauzia, Zelma

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (02/15/25)
   School Library Journal (03/01/25)
   Booklist (00/03/25)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 03/01/2025 K-Gr 3—A heartfelt picture book that uses the celebration of Eid al-Fitr as a catalyst for a touching story about Reem, who is facing a major life change: moving away from her city home, family, and friends. As Eid approaches, Reem struggles with leaving behind the people and traditions she's always known, including the community's love for her mother's famous Eid cookies. The story beautifully captures her feelings of sadness and frustration—especially when the cookie recipe causes a snag. They are missing walnuts and now live too far away from stores to just run and purchase some. Through her mother's gentle care, wisdom, and encouragement, Reem learns to find hope in her new surroundings and discovers the strength to look forward to what's ahead and embrace change. Dutka's storytelling blends emotional depth with the warmth of family traditions, making it both relatable and uplifting. Firdauzia's illustrations bring the story to life with vibrant full-page spreads. The use of rich golds, calming blues, and harmonious greens adds warmth and depth to the narrative, perfectly complementing Reem's emotional journey. VERDICT While not an essential purchase, this book is a valuable addition to Eid collections or for families experiencing big life changes.—Cassie Veselovsky - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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