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Written by Razeena Omar Guta and illustrated by beloved Muslim illustrator Zayneb Haleem (@idotdoodle), readers aged 3 to 8 years will feel the anticipation around the end of Ramadan \u003c\/b\u003e– \u003cb\u003ethe hullabaloo is contagious!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In this gorgeous story about anticipation, celebration and tradition, a young girl called Maymoona – self-proclaimed future astronaut – cleverly finds a way to be the first to see the crescent moon in the sky, and to announce that Eid has begun!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Eid-al-Fitr is a joyous time of year for Muslims, and marks the end to Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, praying and deep spirituality – so the build-up to Eid is exciting and exuberant. Families come together to celebrate with delicious feasts and gifts, but sighting the crescent moon is the first sign that Eid can begin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This beautiful picture book is perfect for readers aged 2 years and up, as well as anyone who's ever looked up into the evening sky and delighted in the moon.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302753153397,"sku":"9781761211898","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781761211898_a83651ff-60fd-4611-873d-1006fcbc3c7c.jpg?v=1786024395"},{"product_id":"9781646866212","title":"Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e “This colorful book is bursting with joy. It celebrates fashion as a form of self-expression, and highlights the hijab as a means of creating community and honoring tradition” – Leigh Russell King, Lincoln Street School \u003c\/b\u003e 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 her talents and possessions with her community! 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From chicken tikka to roti bom, each house is planning on bringing something to share. The result? A feast of food from around the world! Travel from house to house on Rahma Road to see what everyone's making (and even take a glimpse at the recipes to make them yourself!) \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes 25 globally inspired recipes throughout the book \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A Ramadan book that helps kids choose recipes for family and community iftars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Endnotes include information about Ramadan and additional recipes from each character's kitchen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56310882271605,"sku":"9798888593653","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798888593653_66ed7eb6-1ee3-48e5-8887-659dacbf8077.jpg?v=1786032999"},{"product_id":"9798888592373","title":"Zamzam for Everyone","description":"\u003cb\u003eMariam tries to share blessed Zamzam water with everyone she meets on Hajj–but what if she runs out?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSo many people, so many languages.\u003cbr\u003e ‘Thank you’ can be a simple smile, a friendly wave, a warm hug.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mariam is one of millions of people from all over the world who has come to Makkah for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, and she overflows with excitement and awe. Mama tells her, \"Hajj is a time to do good, share, and be thankful.\" But what good can Mariam do? That's it! She'll share Zamzam, blessed water from an ancient well, with everyone she meets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As Mariam shares her Zamzam throughout Hajj, she meets friends from all over the world. 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I want to share something too! Mama says it should be healthy and hearty - for the night of prayers ahead. But I think it should be deliciously irresistible.   Ramadan is here, and this year Mama and Dad tell Humzah he is finally old enough to fast a whole day! Family and friends are coming over to break the fast together and Humzah wants to make something everyone will enjoy. The only problem is, he can’t decide what to make. Mom’s samosas smell great, Nani’s rotis puff like pillows, but Humzah wants to make something that feels like a hug, tastes like a treat, and makes everyone smile. 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