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.
Join Lailah as she navigates fasting for the first time—without 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.
- 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.