{"product_id":"ramadan-rain-isbn-9780593705445","title":"Ramadan Rain","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this heartwarming celebration of family and faith, join Haneen and her Momma as they celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan with prayers made on a rainy day.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaneen's Momma says that during Ramadan raindrops bring blessings and answer prayers. As they travel through the streets on a slow bus ride, rain drips down the window, and Haneen prays for new shoes and bright dresses--gifts she really, really wants to receive for Eid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen they arrive at the masjid, Haneen makes Eid cards with the twins, Safa and Marwa, helps give out dates and water and spread tarps for dinner, and whispers duas--and, as she does, she begins to wish for something different. Something she wants more than anything. After all, the most precious gifts are not shoes and dresses, but the kindness of friends and the magic of faith. And, of course, the love of your Momma.★ \"\u003cb\u003eA contemplative tale\u003c\/b\u003e of patience, gratitude, belonging, and the beauty of the rain.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"A \u003cb\u003emoving, beautifully crafted\u003c\/b\u003e addition to Ramadan and Eid collections that is ideal for storytimes, classroom or family discussions, and any setting where empathy and emotional literacy are nurtured.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Rainy-day visuals contrast with more vibrant hues in delicate illustrations across \u003cb\u003ea work that employs an apt metaphor\u003c\/b\u003e—weather—for both the family’s economic anxiety and the main character’s internal turmoil.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The vivid text is rife with poetic, sensory details that nonetheless ring true for a child’s narration....\u003cb\u003eHave this on hand for an Eid celebration\u003c\/b\u003e or for a simple reminder to prioritize people over presents.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis meaningful story celebrates family\u003c\/b\u003e, faith, and gratitude and is perfect for fans of Hena Khan and Reem Faruqi.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamilah Thompkins-Bigelow\u003c\/b\u003e,  MSEd, is a former English teacher who  has educated children and teens  for fifteen years. As an inaugural  AMAL fellow with the Muslim  Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she  developed foundational  curricular frameworks for youth and adult  anti-racist programming. Her  picture books and short stories, which  feature young Black and Muslim  protagonists, have been recognized as  the best in children’s literature  by \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, Read Across America, and NPR. These works include \u003ci\u003eSalat in Secret\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the\u003ci\u003e Year \u003c\/i\u003eand a Golden Kite Award Honor recipient\u003ci\u003e; Abdul's Story; Hold Them Close; Mommy's Khimar, Once Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e (anthology contributor), and \u003ci\u003eYour Name Is a Song\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAliaa Betawi \u003c\/b\u003eis a self-taught  Palestinian artist based in Alexandria, Egypt who developed her craft by  observing her gifted mother. She believes that every kid deserves a  childhood filled with magical, joyful memories and this is what she  works to give to all kids, including herself. Her debut, \u003ci\u003eA Map for Falasteen\u003c\/i\u003e,  was her opportunity to capture a single elusive memory in Palestine, a  memory she could not enjoy as a Palestinian child in exile.","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233501589733,"sku":"NP9780593705445","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593705445.jpg?v=1767735395","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ramadan-rain-isbn-9780593705445","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}