ABOUT

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.

⭐ Best Muslim Holiday Book, Muslim Bookstagram Award, 2022

⭐ Featured in The Chicago Tribune, March 2022

“A young Muslim girl, cued as Pakistani American, prays for a blessing and ends up being one . . . A sweet story about the importance of sharing and caring that’s embedded in Islamic traditions” – Kirkus Reviews

“Colorful illustrations are perfectly framed to show the goings-on of the family during the holy month of Ramadan as they open their fast during their Iftar meal, pray, and read the Quran” – School Library Journal

ABOUT

Zahra abraza a su querido osito de peluche y reza para que el Ramadán le traiga una hermana anhelada. Cuando su oso desaparece posteriormente, Zahra se encuentra lidiando con intensos sentimientos de pérdida. Durante las próximas semanas, mientras trabaja como voluntaria con su madre en un refugio local para solicitantes de asilo, Zahra se hace amiga de un niño desplazado, lo que da como resultado un nuevo sentido de gratitud y una inesperada bendición de Ramadán.