Ramadan Moon is a book we purchased some time ago but never got round to writing a review about. Now that Ramadan is approaching it felt like the perfect time to write a review and add it to our list of Kids Islamic Book Reviews.
Ramadan Moon
Author: Na’ima B RObert
Illustrator: Shirin Adl
Age Range – 4-7
Hardcover
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
The beauty and excitement of Ramadan and Eid is vividly evoked in this movingly written and stunningly illustrated book. A perfect introduction for children celebrating ramadan for the first time, or anyone who wants to know what Ramadan is like.
As the month of Ramadan approaches,
We Search the sky for a sign.
Waiting.
Anticipating.
That silver sliver of brightness.
The shining white crescent
That is the Ramadan Moon
The moon is important in Islam as the crescent moon signifies the start of the Islamic month…and all are looking out for the Ramadan Moon to know when Ramadan begins. Therefore it makes sense to have a book titled Ramadan Moon!
The book is different in the sense that it is written in a lyrical manner but this is what makes it more engaging for the children in particular. Although the information about Ramadan is basic, all important aspects of Ramadan are covered. From waiting for the moon, fasting and praying, eating after sunset, giving to charity, to finishing with the Night of Power and Eid.
The book itself is colourful throughout. Each page is fully illustrated with the illustrations taking over the whole page.
A lovely book to introduce the main points of Ramadan and sharing the excitement felt by Muslims all over the world. What I particularly thought was a nice touch was that the book mentioned the end of Ramadan and the bittersweet feeling that it is over and having to wait for another year for it to return.
Ramadan Moon is available to purchase from Amazon: Ramadan Moon
It is a book that I would recommend to have as part of your Ramadan books collection as it is a lovely read and enjoyed by the children.
Others you may be interested in are:
Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr
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MashaAllah so thoughtful of you to do this review as Ramadan approaches. Will InshaAllah put this on my ‘to read’ list.
Definitely should give it a read
Really captivating and beautifully made book. What I love about it is that it’s expressed all the little but crucial aspects of Ramadan that children will or are encouraging to crave for so they enjoy the sweet fruit of Ramadan 😀
Yes it is lovely that the important bits are covered
Indeed Ramadan is approaching fast. Thank you for the review, this book would make a nice gift. The illustrations look wonderful.
It certainly would make a nice gift
She’s an amazing author, and this would make a lovely gift.
Yes her books are really good masha’Allah
Great review! This is one of our favourite books to read before and during Ramadan, my children also love the illustrations 🙂
It is a lovely book!
Already excited about Ramadhan coming! May Allah make us reach it safely. Sounds like a perfect book to introduce about Ramadan to little ones. And the way it’s colourful is win win. Ma shaa Allah. Jazakallahu Khayr for your review. Loving it! – f
Ameen!!
Wow…this looks great Eid return gift to kids… thank you for sharing about this book…
It is a lovely book
This book has been on my wish list for a while now but sadly it ain’t available in the Middle East. I am a big fan of Na’ima Roberts and need to stock this up before Ramadan in sha Allah.
In sha Allah you get a hold of it
We have this book in our house and we love it! It’s actually read all year round
It is a lovely book!