As a writer, Muslim mum and parenting blogger, seeing a new Muslim children’s book on the shelf is honestly one of the things that make me happy. I love the idea that more and more Muslims are giving our kids the opportunity to see themselves in books and to experience a narrative that they can relate […]
Book Review: Kamillah the Butterfly
Book Title: Kamillah the Butterfly Author: Shoohada Khanom Genre: Islamic Children’s Books Recommended Age: 3 and above Publisher: Djarabi Kitabs Publishing Published: 2017 Fun fact: my kids now call butterflies Kamillah. Lol Kamillah the Butterfly is a book about a caterpillar called Kamillah, as she tried to navigate life’s unexpected changes. Becoming a Butterfly is […]
Book Review: “Mommy, Who is Allah”?
Book Title: “Mommy, Who is Allah”? Author: Susan (Zainab) Jones Genre: Islamic Children’s Books Recommended Age: 3 and above Publisher: Djarabi Kitabs Publishing Published: July 30, 2017 This book is about AbdulRahman, a young boy who is curious about Allah after watching his mom offer salah. His curiosity prompts him to ask questions and his […]
Book Review: Zaynab and Zakariya: The New Neigbour
Book Title: Zaynab and Zakariya: The New Neighbour Author: Fehmida Ibrahim Shah Genre: (Islamic) Children’s Books Pages: 28 Recommended Age: 3 and above Publisher: Smart Ark Published: 2015 The New Neighbour is a part of a series of Zaynab and Zakariya books written by Fehmida Ibrahim Shah. As a Muslim writer, I just wish that I […]
Book Review: Ramadan Without Daddy
Book Title: Ramadan Without Daddy Author: Misbah Akhtar Genre: Islamic Children’s Books Pages: 34 Recommended Age: 3 and above Publisher: Djarabi Kitabs Publishing Published: June 8, 2017 As a Muslim writer, few things get me excited like seeing a new Muslim book on the shelf. I insist on the importance of us telling our own stories […]