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by Shirin Shamsi (Author), Manal Mirza (Illustrator)
"A sweet story about the importance of sharing and caring that's embedded in Islamic traditions" - Kirkus Reviews
A prayer rose from Zahra's heart like a sigh and floated up into the starry sky."Mama says blessings are all around us during this month. Maybe Ramadan will bring a sister for me." During Ramadan, Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that she will get what she wants more than anything in the world -- a sister. She remembers, "Baba says we get more blessings when we give." But Mama reminds her we should give without expecting anything in return and to be patient. When Zahra goes with Mama to volunteer at a local shelter for asylum seekers, she befriends a displaced child and finds her prayers just might be answered in unexpected ways.
- The perfect book to accompany Ramadan celebrations
- Explains the idea of displacement and asylum seekers in a kid-friendly way
- Endnotes provide more information on Ramadan, foster care, and shelters
Author Biography
When Shirin Shamsi became a mother, she began writing stories her own children would see themselves in. She currently lives in the city of Darien, Illinois, USA, with her husband and cat. When she's not busy writing for children, Shirin spends her days sharing her love of Barefoot Books as an independent bookseller in her community.
Manal Mirza is a designer and illustrator based in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Manal creates her paintings digitally and draws inspiration from her experiences. Being a young Muslim American Pakistani woman, her illustrations highlight the different identities that she juggles day to day. Manal brings her own positive outlook to her work, aiming to empower women around the world.
