Muslim Children's Books

Musa and Friends Do Ramadan

Give your youngest children a taste of Ramadan withMusa & Friends Do Ramadan , a fun board book created especially for young readers. This book is the ideal addition to your child's early reading library since it is full of love, simplicity, and...

Barefoot Books

Nour's Secret Library

“A beautiful and poignant coming-of-age book . . . Based on the author’s and illustrator’s personal experiences, this unique war story is full of hope and resilience that shines through even the worst of situations” – School Library Journal, starred...

Simon & Schuster

Abdul's Story

A 2022 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids! A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it’s okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommy’s Khimar. Abdul, a kid with...

Muslim Children's Books

How to Pray-1726596187

A delightful, easy, step-by-step guide for children (or even new Muslims) on how to perform the Islamic prayer (salah ). A step-by-step guide for how to make ablution (wudu) is also included. Zanib Mian's easy to understand explanations make this book...

Ruqaya's Bookshelf

Basirah the Basketballer Says Insha'Allah

Basirah loves basketball. Her heart is set on becoming the captain of her basketball team! Will saying "Insha'Allah" make her dreams come true? An exciting story about trusting in God and good sportsmanship!

Ruqaya's Bookshelf

Secret Recipe Box

Maha's grandma is moving from Palestine to Canada, and Maha can't wait! Teta travels from far away with a box full of secret recipes and special memories. Maha wants to keep them all for herself, but Teta's kindness teaches her the value of sharing, and...

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Zaid and the Gigantic Cloud

Zaid is excited to go on a camping trip with his cousin Ahmed. Just as he's getting his bag ready, he receives the news that Ahmed is sick and the camping trip is cancelled. Disappointment sets in and Zaid's day gets gloomier by the minute! What will...

Simon & Schuster

Salam Alaikum a Message of Peace

From “the Muslim Justin Bieber” (NPR) Harris J comes a picture book that celebrates spreading peace, love, and happiness throughout the world, using the lyrics of his international YouTube hit of the same name. Salam Alaikum means “Peace be upon you.” It...

Simon & Schuster

My Name is Bana

A poignant picture book memoir from Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old Syrian girl from Aleppo whose messages to the world have turned her into a global symbol and advocate for refugee rights. “I just want to live without fear.” — Bana Alabed, Twitter,...

Simon & Schuster

The Masjid Kamal Loves

From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy’s Khimar and Abdul’s Story. Friday is...

Simon & Schuster

Mommy's Khimar

Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness! A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and...

Simon & Schuster

The Katha Chest

Reminiscent of Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow’s Mommy’s Khimar, this beautifully woven tale about the bonds of love, culture, and memory follows a young girl learning about her family history through her grandmother’s katha chest. Asiya knows that inside her...

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Mr. Gamal's Gratitude Glasses

Mr. Gamal’s students are grumpy. He wishes he could help them look at their lives more positively! After a visit to the dollar store, an idea strikes Mr. Gamal like a bolt of lightning: Gratitude Glasses! Will these special spectacles help his students...

Simon & Schuster

Muslim Girls Rise

Little Leaders meets Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in this gorgeous nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard. Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their...

Independently published

The Best Ramadan: Zain and Mima's Adventures

A Joyful Ramadan Story and Planner for kids! Zain and Mima are so excited that Ramadan is here! They want to fast just like their parents. Their Mama tells them that they can try, but explains that Ramadan is not only about fasting. Ramadan is also about...

Independently published

Zain and Mima Stand For Palestine

Zain and Mima were surprised to hear loud voices outside their window.They found a crowd of people chanting: “Free Palestine!”“What is Palestine?” they asked. To answer, Mama took them back in time with a story that began many years ago.

Ta-Ha Publishers

The Ring: Three Moral Plays

This colorfully illustrated book is a collection of three beautiful plays based on true stories to both teach and inspire young Muslims.THE RING The world marvels at the splendor of Caliph Harun Ar- Rashid and his magnificent court at Baghdad. But few...

Simon & Schuster

Leila in Saffron

“Glorious.” —Kirkus Reviews A colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits her grandmother’s house for their weekly family dinner, and finds parts of herself and her heritage in the...

Sweet Apple Publishers

Oddsockosaurus

Packed with humour, which will amuse adults and children alike, this read-aloud picture book captures the imagination of a whimsical little boy who tries to make sense of his changing moods and behaviours by thinking of them as his favourite thing ever -...

Simon & Schuster

Bilal Cooks Daal

A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book 2019 Six-year-old Bilal introduces his friends to his favorite dish—daal!—in this charming picture book that showcases the value of patience, teamwork,...