Friday, April 14, 2023

Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story

Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story provides a window into the Muslim month of fasting and a touchpoint for young readers to glimpse a different worldview.


Brief overview: 

Join Lailah as she navigates fasting for the first timewithout her old friends and no longer in her homeland.


Recommended age range: 6-8


Strengths: 

  • Explains why Ramadan is important to Muslims from a girl who will be fasting for her first time. 
  • Reminds readers of how small gestures of support during this month of fasting matter.
  • A great book to read together with your kids to gain perspective on this Muslim month of fasting and a stepping stone to better pray.
Additional Notes:
  • Use this book to grow in praying for Muslim friends.
  • A useful tool to learn about a different worldview.
  • A great springboard for conversations about how Islam and Christianity view fasting.
Overall rating: 7 (out of 10)