The Amana Series presents the Saeed family, an American Muslim family and their children. In the first and second grades we are introduced to Jamal, a six year old boy who is an expert at getting into trouble! Author Uthman Hutchinson (also known for The Invincible Abdullah Series) has a wonderful gift of writing as he offers us a look into the life of a committed Muslim family who nevertheless are very much a part of their community. In these humorous stories you will enjoy reading about the usual mischief little boys are good at getting into.

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!

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

Children will learn new concept "Anger Management". These cheerful, adventurous, and full of love tales will improve vocabulary, imagination and reading skills and habits of children.
In the Love-to-Learn section of each book, children will learn new concepts that they can associate with each story in order to better remember later.

In this story Asiyah finds joy in wanting for her Sister what she wants for herself…

Asiyah’s story starts the Friday morning she is supposed to go and get her brand new shoes. You see, she actually fell in love with the prettiest pair of shoes she had ever seen just the Friday before as her family walked home through the market and park as they always did after Jumu’ah.

Her Umi promised her that they would, insha’Allah, get them on this day. When she finally gets her brand new shoes, however, there are a few surprises in store for little Asiyah…

My Brand New Shoes is to be the 1st book in a series of Character Building books by the author. Each story in this series explores a hadith as told by The Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

This book is as lovely as the title implies and a must for the Muslim family. A young boy's lively account of his mother's wonderful works brings into view the joy of Muslim family life. A book that will inspire us to be wonderful role models for our children. Michele Messaoudi, illus. Rukiah Peckham A little boy warmly praises his mother and recounts the many wonderful experiences he shares with her every day. Beautiful pictures and clever rhymes combine to illustrate the honorable and blessed roles mothers.

It's Eid, and Aneesa should be happy. But her parents are thousands of miles away in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage.
To cheer her up, her grandmother gives her a gift of beautiful clothes from Pakistan, one outfit for each of the three days of Eid. She even prepares lamb korma, Aneesa's favorite dinner, which they will enjoy when they return from prayers.
At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets two sisters who are not dressed in new clothes for the holiday. Aneesa discovers that the girls are refugees. With their father, they have fled from their war-torn country. Aneesa can't stop thinking about the girls and what Eid must be like for them.
That's when Aneesa comes up with a plan to help the girls celebrate Eid and make it the best Eid holiday ever.

Eid, which means "happiness" is the most joyous festival of the Muslim calendar. Eid-ul-Fitr is the first day after the month-long fasting of Ramadan. Muslims throughout the world prepare for this day. They give food and money to the poor. They clean their homes, wear their best clothes and prepare special sweets for the family and friends. They also attend special Eid prayers in the mosque or in an open area. This little book on Eid-u1-Fitr tells the story of two young children living in London-how they celebrate their Eid by visiting the mosque, meeting their friends, eating delicious food, and enjoying carnival rides. And how their parents explain to them the true meaning of Eid-ul-Fitr.