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Islamic History Month for Kids

Children's books to compliment and celebrate Islamic History Month.

Pickering Public Library

14 items

  • The Wonders We Seek

    Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World

    Faruqi, Saadia
    A biographical collection highlighting of talented Muslim physicians, musicians, athletes, poets, and more who helped make the world we know today.
    BookNew York : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2022. — J 297.0922 Far
  • Not Yet

    the Story of An Unstoppable Ice Skater

    Lari, Zahra
    A universal story about courage and determination that is loosely based on the life of five-time Emirati National Champion, Zahra Lari, who was the first figure skater to compete internationally in a hijab.
    BookNew York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2024. — J 796.912092 Lari
  • Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque.
    BookNew York : Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2021. — JP Yukse
  • A precocious girl named Noor, makes it her mission to find out why the women in her family wear hijabs
    BookNew York : Salaam Reads, 2024, c2023. — JP Islam
  • The Wise Fool

    Fables From the Islamic World

    Shahrukh Husain
    Meet Mulla Nasruddin, a legendary character whose adventures and misadventures are enjoyed across the Islamic world.
    BookOxford, [U.K.] : Barefoot Books, 2015. — J 398.20956 Shahr
  • Join Raya and her mama and aba as they enjoy iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, do good deeds around their community and visit the mosque.
    BookBeverly, MA : words & pictures, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2024. — JP Khan
  • In Islam, the text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of this religion, as well as how it relates to society today.
    BookAnn Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2017. — J 297 Mar
  • An empowering picture book about a girl who stands up for her Muslim culture and identity and counters bullying with love, peace, and kindness.
    BookNew York : Harper, 2024. — JP Faruq
  • Noura is eager to watch for the new moon that signals the start of Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in this charming picture-book debut.
    BookSomerville : Candlewick Press, 2024. — JP Khan
  • Captures the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions.
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2012] — JP Khan
  • About the first day of school, with the oldest of two sisters on her first day of hijab. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
    BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, 2019. — JP Muham
  • A story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid.
    BookNew York : Salaam Reads, 2023. — JP Frank
  • This is the true story of the journey of the Midnight Sun Mosque. In 2010 a Winnipeg-based charity raised funds to build and ship a mosque to Inuvik, one of the most northern towns in Canada’s Arctic - and the world.
    Book[Victoria, B.C.] : Orca Book Publishers, 2022. — JP Afzal
  • Sweet Nena, generous Michaeel Adam, Baba Deen and the Drummer of Dushang are just some of the loveable characters that embrace the traditions and customs of the Muslim holiday of Eid.
    Book[Ashland, Ohio] : Paw Prints Publishing, 2023. — J FIC Gilan