Sarah is upset because she cannot find a Eid gift for her mother. She decides to take a walk along her secret path in the woods. There, she not only finds the perfect gift, but also learns to appreciate nature. A "perfect gift" would only be suitable for someone as special as a mother. Read about the creativity of a young girl and how, with a little imagination, she finds a gift that is just perfect!

As an Early Childhood Education, Surriah Igram is dedicated to writing books that promote Islamic values and are developmentally appropriate for young children. In Jameela’s Great Idea your children will enjoy the imagination of little girl who wishes to help others and receive a great reward from Allah (SWT). Please join our main character, Jameela, as she imagines creative ways to raise funds so that she can give charity to the poor. Both parents and children will enjoy the creativity and colorful pictures that Jameela’s Great Idea has to offer.

Amira loves chocolate so much that every night before she goes to sleep, she asks Allah to make everything chocolate. On Eid ul-Fitr, she wakes up to find a totally chocolate world!

Chocolate... It’s undeniably irresistible, and in one form or another adored by many. At first she loves her new world, but soon discovers that she misses all the beautiful colors in nature and realizes that Allah, the Creator, knows what is best. If you appreciate the value of chocolate then join Amira in her Totally Chocolate World.
Recommended for ages 5-7 years old.

The sighting of the moon's first crescent begins the month of Ramadan for Muslims all over the world. This vibrantly illustrated story invites children to experience the traditions of the month through the eyes of a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl named Yasmeen, who watches each night as the moon grows and shrinks and finally disappears. When the moon's first crescent reappears, it's time to celebrate "The Night of the Moon" and the gift-giving holiday of Eid—when Yasmeen has a wonderful gift in store! With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story of growing awareness offers a window into modern Muslim-American culture—and into the ancient roots that its traditions have grown from.
Hena Khan is a Pakistani Muslim-American who has written numerous books for children. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.

Reviews:
"A new moon is in the sky, and Yasmeen, identified on the jacket as a seven-year-old Pakistani-American, knows that it is time for the holidays of Ramadan and Eid. As Khan (How to Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say, and Get What You Want) and Paschkis (Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal) follow Yasmeen through all the festivities (a family backyard barbecue, a visit to a mosque, a henna hand-painting), they portray Muslims as another vibrant thread in the great American tapestry, emphasizing the bonds of family, community and spirituality rather than details of a particular belief system (for example, Yasmeen's mother explains that the customary fasting "helps me remember to be grateful for the food I have and to be more patient"). Paschkis, borrowing from the arabesque motifs and jeweled colors of Islamic art, portrays the Muslim community as warm, welcoming and multi-ethnic (for non-Muslim youngsters, the idea that Islam is practiced by many different kinds of people may be revelatory). Sweet and visually striking, this is a good choice both for children who celebrate these holidays and for others seeking a bridge to their culture. Ages 4-8." Publishers Weekly 7/7/2008

"Yasmeen's mother points out the little sliver of the crescent moon to remind her of the new month that means Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim year. As Yasmeen moves through the month and the moon waxes and wanes, she learns the lessons of the celebration. Khan deftly weaves information about the culinary and cultural traditions of Ramadan and Eid with the little girl's love of her family and growing understanding of her role in the outside world. The gentle and reflective text reflects the simple arc of the month; it's Paschkis's stunning gouache paintings that make this book so memorable. Deep, saturated blues and greens remind readers that Ramadan is a celebration that takes place after sunset. When the Night of the Moon celebration occurs indoors at the community center, the reds and oranges burst with happiness. Specialized vocabulary is signaled in the text with an Arabic-flavored display type that leads readers to the terms' definitions in the back and complements the framed panels bordered with Eastern motifs. Warm, lovely, homey. (Author’s note) (Picture book. 4-8)" Kirkus Reviews 8/15/2008

It is an honour when we are asked to share. But sometimes, like Hilmy the Hippo, we do not wish to share. In this exciting tale, Hilmy sets out on a new adventure and he learns the joy of sharing. The story takes us across the African savannah where we learn that sharing our good fortune is a privilege and a duty.

For a couple of days the same question continued puzzling Anum, "Who do I aspire to be like?" Then, while busy helping her mom with chores, it suddenly came to her. It now seemed so obvious, and she couldn't believe it hadn't come to her earlier. She told her family about her idea and they were all really impressed. But Anum then began having second thoughts...

"In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was 'Read.'"
--Alia Muhammad Baker

Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever.

In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries.

Includes an author's note.
*From the New York Times, July 27, 2003

Follow the trials and tribulations of the sweet, gentle and pious Zahra when her parents die and she is left with an uncaring stepmother. A well-crafted Islamic version of the classic Cinderella story, in which faith, goodness and prayer are rewarded in the end.

After Snow White’s parents die she finds herself alone with a stepmother whose vanity is only matched by her wickedness. When the stepmother’s jinn reveals that Snow White is the ‘fairest of them all’, she does all she can to destroy her. To survive Snow White must escape the devious plans of her poisonous stepmother, who will stop at nothing to kill her.

Set in the heady snow-strewn woodlands of Anatolia by the illustrator Shireen Adams, this tale of flight, friendship, and forgiveness is richly detailed and beautifully brought to life.

This lyrically-told tale of flight, friendship and forgiveness, includes seven dwarf sisters-in-faith, a considerate huntsman and a charming prince.

Snow White is the second book in the ‘Islamic Fairy Tales’ series, which looks to offer meaningful and faithful variants of these popular stories.