Ramadan has come to an end. The fast is over, and tomorrow the celebration of Eid will begin. Nabeel decides to buy each of his family members something special to wear for the holiday. But while he’s choosing, the shopkeeper persuades him also to buy a gift for himself—a pair of new pants that are too long! Nabeel asks his wife, his mother, and his daughter to hem them, but no one has the time—everyone is busy preparing for the festivities. Will Nabeel be able to wear his new pants to celebrate Eid? Only a pair of scissors can tell. A glossary and pronunciation guide are also included.

Nabeel's New Pants: An Eid Tale

Children's Books

Gilani-Williams, Fawzia

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Two Lions

Rahma's family is preparing for Eid and she has been looking forward to making samosas all week. Grandma, who is visiting, realizes that her precious gold ring has gone missing. Will Rahma find her grandma's precious ring? For ages 7 and up.

The Lost Ring: An Eid Story (Eid Story, 1)

Literature & Fiction

The Islamic Foundation

Husna and the Eid Party: An Eid Story

The Lost Ring: An Eid Story

Treasury of Eid Tales

Paw Prints

Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam

Two neighbors―one Jewish, one Muslim―have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? In Fawzia Gilani's retelling of this folktale―which has both Jewish and Arab origins―differences are not always causes for conflict and friendship can overcome any obstacle.

Kar-Ben Publishing ®

The Button Box

If a magical button and a mysterious cat could transport you to the past...would you save the future? 
After Jewish fifth-grader Ava and her Muslim cousin Nadeem are called hateful names at school, Granny Buena rummages in her closet and pulls out a glittering crystal button box. It's packed with buttons that generations of their Sephardic ancestors have cherished. With the help of Granny's mysterious cat Sheba, Ava and Nadeem discover that a button from the Button Box will whisk them back in time. Suddenly, they find themselves in ancient Morocco, where Nadeem's ancestor, Prince Abdur Rahman, is running for his life. Can Ava and Nadeem help the prince escape to Spain and fulfill his destiny, creating a legendary Golden Age for Muslims, Jews and Christians?

Hodder, Bridget

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Review\nAdvance Praise for THE BUTTON BOX:\n"This exciting cross-cultural story will have young readers at the edge of their seats...A perfect choice for fans of The Magic Treehouse series who are transitioning to middle-grade novels."\n--Laura Shovan, co-author of Sydney Taylor Notable Book A Place at the Table\n"A glorious depiction of family love, and a profoundly inspiring look at interfaith love and courage... It is both timely and timeless."\n--Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet series\nKIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW: 
Ava is Jewish, her cousin Nadeem is Muslim, and they both love their wise, possibly magical, Jewish Granny Buena. 
The children are being bullied because of their religions and seek comfort from Granny. She selects a silver button covered in rubies from a gilded box. As she begins the tale of how their Jewish ancestor Ester acquired this button from the Muslim prince Abdur Rahman and his servant Bedir, the action shifts to North Africa 1,000 years ago. When Granny stops midtale, Ava takes the button and sews it onto her sweatshirt—which magically transports the children and Granny's cat Sheba to the marketplace at Sabtah at the moment Granny stopped the story. They are recognized as visiting cousins but retain their modern perspective. Ava, Nadeem, and Sheba are involved in all the ensuing activities and adventures. But Ester is the real hero, aiding the endangered prince's escape by sailing him across to Spain (where her family will follow) to fulfill his destiny, ruling over Jews and Muslims working together pursuing knowledge. 
The authors describe sights, sounds, and daily life in beautiful, meticulous detail, seamlessly weaving in historical and cultural information and emphasizing the similarities in Jewish and Muslim philosophies. Both the modern and medieval characters are presented in emotionally charged language as unique individuals with strong personalities. Are there more stories in Granny's magical button box? Granny's wink indicates a possible sequel. Though religion plays a major role, the characters' races aren't made explicit.\nFascinating, intense, and gripping. 
VERDICT: GET IT 
(photos, glossary, authors' note) (Historical fiction/fantasy. 9-14)\nAfter Jewish fifth-grader Ava and her Muslim best friend Nadeem are called hateful names at school, Ava's Granny Buena rummages in her closet and pulls out a glittering crystal button box. It's packed with buttons that generations of Ava's Sephardic ancestors have cherished. With the help of Granny's mysterious cat Sheba, Ava and Nadeem discover that a button from the button box will take them back in time. Suddenly, they are in ancient Morocco, where Nadeem's ancestor, Prince Abdur Rahman, is running for his life. Can Ava and Nadeem help the prince escape to Spain and fulfill his destiny, creating a legendary Golden Age for Muslims, Jews and Christians?

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