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24 pp.
| Millbrook
| April, 2012
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-5079-8$23.93
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PaperISBN 978-0-7613-8842-5$6.95
(4)
K-3
Cloverleaf Books: Holidays and Special Days series.
Illustrated by
Holli Conger.
Emma's story reflects her family's African American and Russian American heritage (no mention that Russian Orthodox Easter usually falls on a different date than other Christian sects). Rashad and his Muslim family observe Ramadan. Sarah prepares for her role in asking the "Four Questions." Bright, cheerful illustrations will draw readers to these simple introductions; text boxes provide more details than the young narrators do. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Cloverleaf Books: Holidays and Special Days titles: Emma's Easter, Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, and Sarah's Passover.
48 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| February, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-3045-9$23.93 New ed. (1994)
(4)
K-3
Best Holiday Books series.
This useful but unexciting revised and updated series presents the historical and spiritual origins of these religious holidays and the ways they are observed. The books particularly focus on how the holidays are celebrated in modern-day North America with festivals featuring traditional foods, music, and clothing. Many captioned photographs break up the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review includes these Best Holiday Books titles: Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights and Ramadan and Id Al-Fitr.
(4)
K-3
On My Own Holidays series.
Illustrated by
Jeni Reeves
&
Jeni Reeves.
These books offer basic descriptions of the three religious holidays in a beginning reader format with stiff illustrations in subdued colors. Hanukkah gives a detailed account of the historical significance of the holiday, while Ramadan focuses on the events of each day from morning prayer to the evening celebration. Christmas covers customs in eight different countries. Hanukkah and Ramadan contain glossaries. [Review covers these On My Own Holidays titles: Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Christmas around the World.]
32 pp.
| Lerner/Millbrook
| November, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-7613-0963-2$$20.90
(3)
4-6
Festivals series.
This book provides an introduction to the important Islamic holiday marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. The clear text describes how Id-ul-Fitr is celebrated throughout the world and explains how it embodies the values and teachings of Islam. Colorful photos illustrate the book, which also includes information on the history, food, and customs of this holiday. Bib., glos., ind.