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sunflowerjess's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A short, sweet story of a young Muslim girl and her first attempts at fasting for Ramadan. This book shows lovely family support, and readers learn that there are many beautiful ways to celebrate Ramadan.
anneke_b's review against another edition
4.0
Cute insight in how children can experience Ramadan. A delight for Muslim families!
maweets's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this. The story and illustrations were lovely. I really appreciated the balance this book had in making this book as a mirror to those who celebrate Ramadan and a window for those who don't. I got a good introduction to what it means to celebrate Ramadan and I think those who do celebrate will find this to be a good message of the many ways younger readers can demonstrate their faith and identity.
thatothernigeriangirl's review against another edition
4.0
A very good children’s book to teach Ramadan to kids.
I like how every aspect of the month is inserted into the story in a way that’s not overwhelming. This will give room for parents, teachers or guardians to explain the acts Muslims perform in Ramadan as easily as possible.
The illustrations also blended well with the story and I LOVE the analogy of “sparkles”
I like how every aspect of the month is inserted into the story in a way that’s not overwhelming. This will give room for parents, teachers or guardians to explain the acts Muslims perform in Ramadan as easily as possible.
The illustrations also blended well with the story and I LOVE the analogy of “sparkles”
abigailbat's review against another edition
It's the month of Ramadan and Sophia is helping decorate the house and get ready. She's not quite ready for fasting yet, but she knows there are other things she can do. Maybe she does fall asleep during early morning prayers and maybe she doesn't have any money to give to charity, but she knows there are other things she can do to make her heart sparkly in the spirit of Ramadan. An author's note at the back of the book explains fasting in more detail.
emeelee's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so sweet, and has gorgeous illustrations. Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan, but doesn't succeed. Grandma tells her the most important thing is to try. Sophia finds other ways to be helpful and fulfill the spirit of the festivities.
marybethlovesbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
reading_beauty's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I love this children book.❤️ It's a great book with beautiful illustrations & lessons about & from ramadan. I love how cutely this book highlighted that Ramadan is not all about fasting to the young readers.which is really great even we adults are often forget these things.