  | Noura's crescent moon Author: Khan, Zainab | |
| Price: $23.28 | ||
Summary:
Noura can't wait for the sun to go down! With Ramadan and her first month of fasting almost over, she and Mama and Papa are headed to the hills for a moonsighting picnic. It would be truly special if Noura could catch a glimpse of the faint silvery crescent, something even her mother has never managed to do.
| Illustrator: | Adani, Nabila |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/15/24)
School Library Journal (00/03/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/02/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 03/01/2024 PreS-Gr 3—Noura and her family look for the new moon, which indicates the end of Ramadan and start of Eid ul-Fitr. The book begins by establishing the mood, giving readers a sense of anticipation, and putting them right in the story as Noura's family gets ready to watch the sun set. They find the best spot on the hill, then unpack their dinner and wait to see if the moon makes an appearance. After some time, and finally accepting that the moon may not make an appearance, "the tiniest of tiny smiles" appears in the dark sky. This story features religious and cultural traditions, and a glossary goes over terms used in the story that readers may not be familiar with, such as Chaand Raath. Back matter gives context and further explanations to certain aspects of the story, such as why the sighting of the moon is important. VERDICT Khan's writing combined with Adani's dreamy, colorful illustrations makes this a great addition to library collections.—Shazia Naderi - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
