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Yasmine’s Belly Button

A touching Islamic story for kids about the depth of love in a mother-daughter relationship. It’s Yasmine’s first day of school and she has butterflies in her tummy! Speaking of her tummy, what’s that little round thing on it called again? And what is it...

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Not Too Little To Make a Difference

A STORY OF PERSEVERANCE, HEART, AND BELIEVING THAT GOD WILL NEVER ALLOW GOOD WORK TO GO TO WASTE! Sofia is eager to start the new school year because she will finally be able to enter the Junior Journalist competition. Just as she finishes writing her...

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Nusaiba and the 5th Grade Bullies

An exciting Islamic story about self-acceptance and standing up to bullying. Nusaiba is excited about school – especially show and tell! But after hearing a mean comment in the school hallway about what her mother is wearing, Nusaiba slumps at her desk...

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Snatched

An Islamic children's book all about making amends whenever you make mistakes! Omar has taken something that doesn’t belong to him - a sticky piece of baklava! His mistake is following him around, even into his dreams. How will he make amends?Snatched is...

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Bismillah Soup

Bismillah Soup is a bestselling Islamic story for kids! A spinoff of the classic “Stone Soup” folktale,Bismillah Soup is a story about Hasan, a young Somali boy who ventures out to gather his community together for a great feast at the local mosque!His...

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Who Will Help Me Make Iftar?

A wonderful Islamic story for kids about selflessness and generosity in Ramadan! Mustafa Amca and his wife have a yearly tradition: They cook iftar for their friends and neighbours on the first day of Ramadan.But this year, Mustafa Amca's wife is sick...

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The Green Dinosaur Umbrella

A beautiful Hajj story about kindness, diversity, and love that will touch your heart In this beautifully illustrated, whimsical story, a green dinosaur umbrella travels to Makkah and exchanges hands, helping pilgrims along their journey of Hajj.

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Bilal's Second Surprise

This imaginative new baby story for little Muslims will have your kids laughing out loud! When Bilal wakes up to find his parents missing and Grandma sleeping in their bed, he knows it might not be an ordinary day. But when Dad walks into the house in a...

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There Was an Old Auntie who Swallowed a Samosa

A colourful, hilariousiftar story that will leave your child in stitches!Auntie Sophia is making her special out-of-this-world samosas for the mosque iftar. But what this samosa pro doesn't know is that her kitty, Serrano, has some sneaky plans to alter...

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Bibi's Blessing

Mwana lives in Lamu with her grandmother, Bibi. Bibi makes the best mofa bread on the island, and Mwana sells them at the market.After she trips on a stone and drops all the mofas that Bibi made, Mwana is sad and disappointed. She can't sell them...

Scout Comics

Yasmeen

Yasmeen is a coming-of-age graphic novel that explores the struggles of an immigrant family escaping violence and their attempts to adjust to life in America. Written by Saif A. Ahmed, Illustrated by Fabiana Mascolo, and published by Scout Comics. Split...

Crocodile Books

The Mouse Who Saved Egypt

In his second work for children – following the successful 2000 picture bookThe Girl Who Lost Her Smile – Vancouver’s Karim Alrawi plucks a story from the rich history of his native Egypt and renders it appealing to a young and diverse audience.The Mouse...

Adams Media

The Everything Kids' Mummies, Pharaohs, and Pyramids Puzzle and Activity Book

The Everything Kids' Mummies, Pharaohs, and Pyramids Puzzle and Activity Book: Discover the Mysterious Secrets of Ancient Egypt Is there is such a thing as a mummy’s curse? How were the ancient pyramids built? What did the pharaohs do all day? All of...

Invitation Publishing

Tokens of Wisdom

Discover an enlightening journey within the pages of this remarkable book, where forty-five captivating topics are elegantly organised into three distinct categories: Social, Spiritual, and Moral. Each topic is thoughtfully reinforced with verses from...

Invitation Publishing

Dua' & Salah

This book is a collection of the most important prayers that a Muslim needs throughout the day and night, and, in fact, throughout their life. The organization of this book is such that it can be used as a textbook for a short, applied course in Islamic...

Salah Diary: A 52 Week Diary for Recording Your Salah

The Salah Diary is a tick-box book, wherein children keep a diary of the salahs they have prayed each day. When used in a masjid-program or madrasah environment, it can be coupled with rewards to encourage children to pray. A diary to record...

Barefoot Books

Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World

Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 holidays around the world, such as the Spring Festival in China, Inti Raymi in Peru, Eid al-Fitr in Egypt, Día de Muertos in Mexico and the...

Labendicion De Zahra Una Historia De Ramadan

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her...

Barefoot Books

Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs

Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done . . . and comes up with a clever plan for sharing...

Barefoot Books

We're Sailing down the Nile A Journey Through Egypt

Set sail along the mighty Nile River to experience the wonders of Egypt. The lilting, rhyming story text is followed by eleven pages full of educational information about ancient Egypt, gods and goddesses, a helpful map, and much more.Six smiling...