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Muslim-Centered Picture Books for Kids: PreK-Grade 2
These picture books that feature Muslim kids and families are great for sharing with young kids. This list focuses on Muslim authors and illustrators.
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Halal Hot Dogs
2021 by Aziz, SusannahGet this itemAn enjoyable and upbeat story about one contemporary Muslim family’s weekly tradition of eating together after reading the Friday prayer. Don't read this book if you're hungry, because your stomach, like Musa's, will also begin to rumble.
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Girls Rock: Indonesia
2022 by Bellante, ClaudiaGet this itemThis wonderful picture book celebrates the connection between Islam and music. Three young girls in a tiny Indonesian village form a heavy metal band and find that their music brings them more deeply into their faith. Inspired by a true story.
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Amira's Picture Day
2021 by Faruqi, ReemGet this itemWhen Amira realizes she will miss picture day at school because the crescent moon tells them that Eid is the following day, she is conflicted. Great story and characters and lovely illustrations.
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Do You Even Know Me?
2024 by Faruqi, ReemGet this itemFaruqi addresses bullying and discrimination in an age-appropriate story about standing up for oneself and community while remaining kind and empathetic to others.
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Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs
2022 by Gutta, Razeena OmarGet this itemHana has so many hijabs, they're taking over the house! Then she figures out a way to declutter and use her creativity to spread joy and make others happy.
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Moon's Ramadan
2023 by Kazi, Natasha KhanGet this itemA loving moon peeks down on all the different world cultures celebrating Ramadan and Eid. The importance of the lunar calendar unites all Muslims, but each culture has unique practices and traditions. The moon lovingly observes them all.
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Zain's Super Friday
2023 by Khan, HenaGet this itemZain is all about superhero adventures, but today his dad takes Zain to the mosque to join his community in prayer.
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The Night Before Eid
2023 by Khalil, AyaGet this itemIn this "sweet" story, Zain's Taita (grandmother) has just arrived from Egypt and they are going to make ka'ak, a delicious cookie, for Eid. The cooking session is not without its mishaps, but all is well in the end. Bonus: recipe included.
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The Kindest Red
2023 by Muhammad, IbtihajGet this itemA sequel to the award-winning book, The Proudest Blue, this story features two Muslim sisters and a teacher who inspires their class to envision the kind of world they want to live in.
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Dear Muslim Child
2024 by Rodaah, RahmaGet this itemReflecting the diversity of the Muslim community and Islam's principles, Rodaah poetically encourages Muslim children to live with joy and pride.
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Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So
2024 by Roumani, RhondaGet this itemA sweet picture book that introduces readers to a commonly used phrase in Muslim and Arabic-speaking homes. Little Ranya insists that her parents only respond with "insha'Allah" when they mean no, but over the course of the book she comes to understand its true meaning.
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The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition
2022 by Shamsi, ShirinGet this itemA picture book about an important moment in Islamic history. As Britain leaves India to its independence, it first divides the subcontinent, requiring that young Azra and her family move from India to Pakistan. Other families move in the opposite direction, and they meet on their journeys. The author's notes provide further exploration.
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Sister Friend
2024 by Thompkins-Bigelow, JamilahGet this itemAt school, Ameena is the only student with brown skin and is often isolated, but when hijab-wearing Sundus arrives, Ameena wonders if she's found a friend. While the first attempts at friendship are awkward, readers will see a friendship of sisterhood and acceptance blossom.
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In My Mosque
2021 by Yuksel, M. O.Get this itemThis picture book provides readers who are unfamiliar with a mosque a peek into what is often and mistakenly perceived as mysterious and exclusive. In simple text and beautiful illustrations, this book shows both the diversity and the commonalities of mosques around the world.
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