This baby board book holds a special place in my heart. It inspired my child to write Allah in Arabic for the first time. He also mentioned how it helped him learn how to talk to Allah. It is an excellent way to teach young children the names of Allah using all the letters of the English alphabet. Each page also contains a colorful picture and a brief summary to help visualize the meaning behind each name with an emphasis on Allah's power, kindness, and love. I especially love how the author also managed to consistently rhyme throughout this book!
Ilyas and Duck
“Ilyas and Duck” stories make great Eid gifts as they cover the topics of Ramadan, Eid, and Zakat in a super fun way for children. The characters really come to life and the books make multiple references to Islamic teachings and the Quran in order to stay relevant. My kids enjoy Duck’s enthusiasm and especially love the animal facts in “Search For Allah” which chooses animals that are rarely found in traditional children’s books. It was very interesting to know that the hoopoe bird is mentioned in the Quran!
The Blessed Bananas
Such a beautiful story of seeking forgiveness, making sincere dua, and showing kindness even in the face of negativity. The colorful illustrations and use of animals as the main characters make this book an excellent choice for your child. My son especially loved the banana recipes at the end and eventually convinced me to make the pudding!
It's Ramadan, Curious George
We often used to read this as a bedtime story with my boys right before the start of Ramadan and they still enjoy looking through the pages, especially the one showing a spread of food at sunset!
It encouraged my kids to ask me for their favorite treats when it was time to open fast. My 7 year old told me he that he really likes this book because he can’t believe Curious George is learning about our holiday!
Kalimaatee Al-Oola: Learning My First Arabic Words
This is a great introduction to the Arabic language for your little ones and it is jam packed with a variety of words from animals, insects, vehicles, parts of the body, clothing, food, family members and more. My 5 year old cannot read Arabic script yet, but he was able to recognize the word "dolphin" in Arabic as “doolfeen” and was so proud of himself! He also loves ocean creatures, so that definitely helped boost his interest ☺ This board book is easy for little ones to hold and enjoy turning the pages too!
Uzma Aziz, originally from the East Coast, is a wife and mom to three enthusiastic explorers whose love for learning is a driving force in her life. She hopes that they along with other children grow up to gain a natural love for Islam through some of its beautiful teachings of peace, kindness, and charity. Uzma enjoys wholesome eating, a good laugh, and hiking adventures.
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