Rashad's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr

by Lisa Bullard, Holli Conger (Illustrator)

Overview

For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and thinking of others.

Rashad tries to be good all month. When it's time for Eid al-Fitr, he feasts and plays! Find out how people celebrate this special time of year.

Learn the history behind the days people celebrate in the Holidays and Special Days series. Each book follows a young narrator through the process of preparing for and celebrating a special event.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761385837
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Cloverleaf Books T - Holidays and Special Days
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	115,777
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lisa Bullard is the award-winning author of more than 60 books for children, including You Can Write a Story: A Story-Writing Recipe for Kids. She teaches writing classes at the Loft Literary Center and regularly visits schools to talk with students about story-writing.

Holli Conger has provided illustrations for everything from greeting cards to children's books. She approaches each project with whimsy and creativity guaranteed to put a smile on any face. Holli lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Editorial Reviews

"The brightly colored, uncluttered illustrations are true to the boy's viewpoint, at the mosque and at home, and colored boxed inserts explain more about the holiday observance and its meaning... Young children of all faiths will find lots to talk about." —Booklist

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