 | Rabia's Eid (Step Into Reading. Step 2) Author: Khan, Rukhsana | |
| Price: $4.91 | ||
Summary:
Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.
| Illustrator: | Rahmalia, Debby |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/03/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2024 PreS-Gr 1—Rabia, a young girl with tan skin, wants to experience Eid just like the rest of her family, even though her sister says she is "too little" to fast. When she goes with her family into the kitchen to eat cereal and drink water in preparation, Dad agrees that she can fast for half a day. Her family helps Rabia make it through half the fast, shares henna, and teaches her how to put money in the Fitr box for the poor. Khan explains Eid in a child-friendly manner, and grown-ups, too, will learn from her words. Rahmalia's bright and cheery illustrations beautifully capture the cultural aspects of Eid. VERDICT A jaunty exploration of Eid and the holiday's cultural implications for young children.—Brittany Morgan - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
