Best Children's Muslim Fiction Books
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1. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
Author: by Ibtihaj Muhammad
English
40 pages
0316519006
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school-and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab-by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special.
It’s the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it’s her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab-a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
Paired with Hatem Aly’s beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.
2. Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Author: by Zanib Mian
English
224 pages
059310921X
An exciting #OwnVoices middle-grade debut starring a Muslim boy with a huge imagination. An NPR Best Book of the Year. Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar! Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school.
What if the work is too hard or the kids are mean or the teacher is a zombie alien?! But when Omar makes a new best friend, things start looking up. That is, until a Big Mean Bully named Daniel makes every day a nightmare!
Daniel even tells Omar that all Muslims are going to be kicked out of the country … Could that possibly be true? Luckily, Omar’s enormous imagination and goofy family help him get through life’s ups and downs. Omar’s funny, relatable narrative is the perfect answer to the call for both mirrors and windows to fill bookshelves with diverse stories.
An NPR Best Book of the Year-USBBY Outstanding International Book Selection-2020 Global Read Aloud Selection -Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year-Middle East Book Award Nominee-New York Public Library Best Book of the Year (top 10)
3. Our Favorite Day of the Year
Author: by A. E. Ali
English
40 pages
1481485636
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the school year as they become the best of friends. Musa’s feeling nervous about his first day of school. He’s not used to being away from home and he doesn’t know any of the other kids in his class.
And when he meets classmates Moiss, Mo, and Kevin, Musa isn’t sure they’ll have much in common. But over the course of the year, the four boys learn more about each other, the holidays they celebrate, their favorite foods, and what they like about school.
The more they share with each other, the closer they become, until Musa can’t imagine any better friends. In this charming story of friendship and celebrating differences, young readers can discover how entering a new friendship with an open mind and sharing parts of yourself brings people together.
And the calendar of holidays at the end of the book will delight children as they identify special events they can celebrate with friends throughout the year.
4. Under My Hijab
Author: by Hena Khan
English
32 pages
1620147920
Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab.
Written in sprightly rhyme and illustrated by a talented newcomer, Under My Hijab honors the diverse lives of contemporary Muslim women and girls, their love for each other, and their pride in their culture and faith.
5. Getting to Know & Love the Holy Quran: A Children’s Book Introducing the Holy Quran (Islam for Kids Series)
Author: by The Sincere Seeker Collection
English
32 pages
173532602X
Learning the Holy Quran while reciting it & understanding it is mandatory for every Muslim household & a heavy weight on our shoulders as parents. Every parent must instill interest & love for the Holy Quran among their children at an early age, so they can grow up with an Islamic mindset & lifestyle.
The Holy Quran is the verbatim word of Allah (God), & every household should set a time daily to develop & grow their connection & their Children's connection to these Words to nourish their souls. Just like our physical bodies need food & water to survive, our souls need the Holy Koran & the remembrance of Allah to enrich, nourish, & give life to our souls.
Getting to Know & Love the Holy Quran is an Islamic book for kids introducing the Holy Koran to your children in an easy, fun, engaging, & educational way. The goal of this book is to teach your children the basics they need to know about the Holy Coran & express the importance of learning it, so it can spark their interest in developing a strong love & bond for the Holy Coran.
6. Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Author: by Reem Faruqi
Tilbury House Publishers
English
32 pages
2019 Daybreak Children's Picture Book Award – Recognizing Muslim Women’s Contributions to Literature*Notable Social Studies Trade Book For Young People 2016, a cooperative Project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children's Book Council*Featured Book of the Month, Anti-Defamation League*American Library Association Notable Book for Children 2016*Skipping Stones Honor 2016*International Literacy Association Choices Reading List* Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends.
When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs.
This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days.
7. But…Who is Allah?: (Islamic books for kids)
Author: by Bachar Karroum
English
31 pages
1988779006
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim,Follow the story of Adam, a young Muslim child that is curious about religion and wants to learn about Allah. Through a fun story for both children and parents, allow your kids to start comprehending religious concepts and daily-used expressions, while also inciting curiosity for further knowledge about their Islamic religion.
Enjoy with your little one a unique and creative journey that will introduce her/him to the religion, and offer your child a positive and comforting perception of the Islamic belief, culture and way of life. A must-have Children's story that shouldn’t be missing from any family’s bookcase or Islamic books collection!
This Islamic story has been thought and written for Muslim children born and raised outside of their parents’ country of origin (i.E.: European and Muslim American, etc., to help them understand the notion of God in a simple and fun way, mentioning that there is no God but God (la ilaha illallah).
In addition, this Muslim book uses several Arabic and Islamic terms coming from the Quran (Qur’an) and explained to be easily understood by Muslim kids. Dear Parents, Inshallah you and your children will benefit from this story and from our upcoming Islamic books (Muslim books).
8. Getting to know Allah Our Creator: A Children’s Book Introducing Allah (Islam for Kids Series)
Author: by The Sincere Seeker Collection
English
34 pages
1733213945
Children are a trust given to parents by Allah (God) as much as they are a precious gift. Parents are responsible for the care & upbringing of their children. Parents will be held accountable on the Day of Judgement for how they raised their children.
With proper upbringing must come the teaching of Islam and the introduction to who Allah (God) is at an early age so they can develop their Islamic worldview and virtues. A fun way to start introducing Allah (God) to your children is through reading to them and encouraging them to read.
Getting to Know Allah Our Creator by the Sincere Seeker Kids Collection teaches your children who Allah, our Creator is & introduces His Attributes to them in a fun, interesting, & engaging way. The purpose of this book is to demonstrate God’s Love & Mercy to your children so they can grow up to love Him & be more conscious of Him.
This book also teaches your child some of the 99 names of Allah. This Islam for kids book also makes a great Eid gift for kids as well as a great Ramadan for kids’ book. Grab this cute Amazon best-seller Islamic storybook for Muslim kids now!
9. In My Mosque
Author: by M. O. Yuksel
English
40 pages
0062978705
“This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must, offering foundational knowledge on the world’s second largest religion.” School Library Journal (starred review)Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M.O.
Yuksel, with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom, this book is perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and The Proudest Blue. No matter who you are or where you’re from, everyone is welcome here.
From grandmothers reading lines of the Qur’an and the imam telling stories of living as one, to meeting new friends and learning to help others, mosques are centers for friendship, community, and love.M.O. Yuksel’s beautiful text celebrates the joys and traditions found in every mosque around the world and is brought to life with stunning artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly (Yasmin series, The Proudest Blue, The Inquisitor’s Tale).
10. 30 days of learning and good deeds: (Islamic books for kids)
Author: by Bachar Karroum
English
63 pages
198877912X
A must-have for little Muslims – perfect for kids all year long! Let your child experience a positive learning journey and make 30 days become a lifelong habit, helping them become a better version of themselves. This book invites young ones to take action daily with good deeds, learn more about the Prophet, about His personality traits, discover more about Islam and read simple Surah of the Quran in English.
Great to help parents engage in conversation and teach the fundamentals of Islam to their children. Perfect for kids aged between 4-12, but also for anyone who wants to learn about Islam in a straightforward way. Each page in this essential Muslim book is divided into 5 sections.
Little (and big) Muslims will:1) Learn to become a good citizen and do well through good deeds. The book includes one good deed a day through realistic examples, such as helping with chores at home or giving a hand to a neighbor, everyone is encouraged to take simple action and do good during 30 days so it becomes a habit.
11. A Place at the Table
Author: by Saadia Faruqi
English
336 pages
0358116686
A timely, accessible, and beautifully written story exploring themes of food, friendship, family and what it means to belong, featuring sixth graders Sara, a Pakistani American, and Elizabeth, a white, Jewish girl taking a South Asian cooking class taught by Sara’s mom.
Sixth graders Sara and Elizabeth could not be more different. Sara is at a new school that is completely unlike the small Islamic school she used to attend. Elizabeth has her own problems: her British mum has been struggling with depression.
The girls meet in an after-school South Asian cooking class, which Elizabeth takes because her mom has stopped cooking, and which Sara, who hates to cook, is forced to attend because her mother is the teacher. The girls form a shaky alliance that gradually deepens, and they make plans to create the most amazing, mouth-watering cross-cultural dish together and win a spot on a local food show.
They make good cooking partners … But can they learn to trust each other enough to become true friends?
12. Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
Author: by S. K. Ali
English
272 pages
1419754033
Now in paperback, a joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling authors Aisha Saeed and S.K.Ali Eid! The short, single syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims.
Maybe it’s waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it’s the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it’s the gift giving and the holiday parties, or carnival rides to come that day.
Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy. Contributors include G. Willow Wilson, Hena Khan, N.H. Senzai, Hanna Alkaf, Rukhsana Khan, Randa Abdel-Fattah, Ashley Franklin, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Candice Montgomery, Huda Al-Marashi, Ayesha Mattu, Asmaa Hussein, and Sara Alfageeh.
13. Yasmin the Writer
Author: by Saadia Faruqi
Picture Window Books
English
32 pages
Ms. Alex has assigned Yasmin’s class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can’t decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin’s hero has been right beside her all along?
14. You Can Do It, Yasmin!
Author: by Saadia Faruqi
Picture Window Books
English
96 pages
A collection of four more stories featuring Yasmin! Whether she’s braving the goalie net for the first time on the soccer field, trouble-shooting a plant problem in the garden with her family, tackling a tricky writing assignment, or managing a disagreement with her friends, Yasmin is always thinking outside the box to come up with creative solutions.Yasmin can do it!
15. Yasmin the Friend
Author: by Saadia Faruqi
Picture Window Books
English
32 pages
Yasmin knows exactly what she wants to play when her friends come over. But it turns out her friends have their own ideas. Could a creative compromise make everyone happy?
16. My First Book on Hadith for Children: An Islamic Book Teaching Kids the Way of Prophet Muhammad, Etiquette, & Good Manners (Islam for Kids Series)
Author: by The Sincere Seeker
English
35 pages
1955262098
As parents, we must raise our children in the Islamic Faith. This requires us to introduce our children to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, the role model that Allah sent down for us to emulate and follow so that we will succeed in this world and the next.
He has the best manners and character, and we should learn from him and love him. But simply loving our Prophet is not enough. We must actually live the lifestyle that our beloved Prophet teaches us. My First Book on Hadith for Kids introduces Prophet Muhammad PBUH and his teachings in an easy, fun, and educational way so our kids develop and are instilled with love for our Prophet and learn to live the way he teaches us to live.
This book shares various Hadiths of our Prophet, ranging from a Hadith on good manners and remembering Allah to a Hadith on the etiquette of eating, sleeping, and hygiene. Every concept this book teaches contains colorful images to help your child understand and appreciate what they need to learn!
