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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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1st Grade - AACPS
All Time Staff Favorites: Picture Books
Celebrate Differences: Race, Culture and History
All Time Staff Favorites: Picture Books
Celebrate Differences: Race, Culture and History
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Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.
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English
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Arab American Heritage Month - Kids
Spring Religious Holidays - Ramadan, Passover, Easter, and Eid (KIDS)
Spring Religious Holidays - Ramadan, Passover, Easter, and Eid (KIDS)
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In simple rhyming text, a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam.
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Publisher
Beaver's Pond Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba's colorful descriptions of India--from the warm smell of spices to the swish-swish sound of a rustling sari. Together, Priya and Babi Ba make their heritage live on through the traditions that they infuse into their everyday lives.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? From two powerhouse creators comes an empowering story about an important part of Islamic faith that...
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Holiday House
Language
English
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Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.
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Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But - not yet! - his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms...
12) I love matzah
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Series
Publisher
Kar-Ben Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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A rhyming introduction to Passover's traditional food, with fun ways for kids to eat matzah at every meal!
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Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
It is time for Diwali, and Ariana is excited to participate in all the holiday traditions--but her three-year-old brother, Rafi, keeps making a mess of everything, and her parents just smile at his antics. Includes information about the holiday and its traditions.
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Series
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"L'Shana Tova! Celebrate family, a bright future, and the sweetness of the new year with this cute board book exploring the traditions of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish High Holiday. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find themselves, their family, and their friends in every book"--
17) Shubh Diwali!
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Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"One family celebrates the Hindu festival of lights"--
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Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Ruby and her family go apple picking before Rosh Hashanah but end up with more apples than they need for the holiday, so Ruby and her cousins come up with new apple recipes for the Jewish New Year. Includes recipes.
20) Eid al-Fitr
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Eid Mubarak! This beginning title introduces the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Through simple, predictable text and colorful photos, students can learn when and why Eid happens and find out about some of its important traditions. Simple features offer clarity and reinforce the text, while a photo glossary offers visual support. Students just starting to read independently will be ready to celebrate with this festive title!"--Provided by the publisher....
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