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The White Nights of Ramadan

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This picture book for young readers shows how a young girl named Noor, who lives with her family in Kuwait, prepares for the Muslim festival known as Girgian along with her family. Mid-Ramadan is a special time for families in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. These middle days are known as "the three whites," because they include the day of the full moon, the day before, and the day after. It's a time when children, dressed in traditional clothes, go from house to house collecting treats from their neighbors. When Noor sees the full moon rising, signaling the coming of Girgian, she and her brothers prepare for the fun. Together, they decorate the bags they'll carry to collect the candies. But along with the fun, Noor remembers the true meaning of Ramadan: spending time with family and sharing with those less fortunate. School Library Journal says: "An excellent choice for units on diversity and multiculturalism."

Author Biography:

Maha Addasi was born and grew up in Kuwait. After a career as a news correspondent and producer for Jordan and Dubai television, she moved to the U.S. and began writing books for children. She lives in Fairfax, Virginia. mahaaddasi.com Ned Gannon is a painter, illustrator and writer. He lives and teaches in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. gannonned.wordpress.com
Release date NZ
May 9th, 2017
Author
Audience
  • Children / Juvenile
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Ned Gannon
Interest Age
From 7 to 9 years
Pages
32
Dimensions
216x277x4
ISBN-13
9781629798462
Product ID
26131895

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