fasts and feasts

Colorful illustrations and text written in both English and Albanian tell the story of Samira and her family who celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid.

Alyah and Adam help their grandmother Essi share her crop of pomegranates with family and friends, and learn about the meaning of Ramadan.

Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.

"Readers can learn all about Ramadan, including the tradition of fasting, what the Qur'an is and more, and why and how Muslim families all over the world celebrate this holy month"--Provided by publisher.

Children can follow Raya, her Mama and Aba as they celebrate Ramadan by enjoying Iftar, baking cookies, doing good deeds around their community and visiting the mosque, in this celebratory, inclusive and educational book that features a fun 'factivity' section.

Illustrates the joy and significance of each Jewish holiday throughout the year, with further information and a craft or recipe at the back of the book.

"Explore the background of each holy day, discover how it was observed in biblical times, and understand how it is observed today. Truly a celebration of Jewish customs, Romance Behind Judaica outlines the special readings for each holiday. Readers of all faiths will come away with an appreciation for the profoundly beautiful traditions at the bedrock of the Jewish heritage."--Back cover.

"Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and nana, and visit all their friends and family with gifts and delicious treats. Along the way, you'll learn how Diwali is a fun five-day celebration, all about the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance"--Amazon.

"Ramadan is a festival celebrated by Muslims for one month of every year. It is a time when Muslims fast for one month during daylight hours. Learn more about the history and traditions of this . . . celebration"--Back cover.

An introduction to Hanukkah and how people celebrate the holiday.