Natasha Khan Kazi
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Moon's Ramadan
With radiant and welcoming art, this debut picture book and modern holiday classic captures the magic and meaning of one of the world's most joyful and important celebrations.
It's Ramadan, the month of peace, and Moon watches over Ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut.
In Egypt, India, Argentina and United Arab Emirates, in Somalia, New Zealand and Indonesia, in Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States, children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less.
Cleverly blending glimpses of different countries' celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, Moon's Ramadan makes Ramadan, one of the world's most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. Includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter.
Praise for Moon's Ramadan
2023 School Library Journal Best Picture Book
2023 Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book
2023 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
"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. . . . 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."
— School Library Journal (starred review)
It's Ramadan, the month of peace, and Moon watches over Ramadan traditions with excitement and longing in this sweetly illustrated debut.
In Egypt, India, Argentina and United Arab Emirates, in Somalia, New Zealand and Indonesia, in Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States, children and their families do good deeds in honor of those who have less.
Cleverly blending glimpses of different countries' celebrations with the corresponding phases of the moon, Moon's Ramadan makes Ramadan, one of the world's most widely celebrated traditions, accessible and exciting for all readers. Includes robust and easy-to-understand back matter.
Praise for Moon's Ramadan
2023 School Library Journal Best Picture Book
2023 Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book
2023 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
"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. . . . 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."
— School Library Journal (starred review)
Publisher: Versify/ HarperCollins
Publication Date: February 28, 2023
Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780358694090
Publication Date: February 28, 2023
Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780358694090
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About Natasha
Natasha Khan Kazi was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, raised in Chittagong, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and now lives in Southern California, where she writes and illustrates books for young readers, including her debut picture book, Moon’s Ramadan (2023 SLJ Best Picture Book). Her creative work is rooted in empathy, diversity, and childhood joy. Natasha is the blogger behind IslamiMommy and Art with Miss Natasha. She is a 21′-23 Highlights Foundation Muslim Storyteller Fellow. Her forthcoming picture books include Lulu and a Little Wedding Mischief (HarperCollins 2025) and a third unannounced title (2025).
You can learn more about Natasha at http://www.natashakhankazi.com.
@NatashaKhanKazi on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
You can learn more about Natasha at http://www.natashakhankazi.com.
@NatashaKhanKazi on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
