Together on Eid
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
A beautifully illustrated picture book that showcases the warm family memories and cultural traditions of celebrating Eid.
Eid is a gathering, a party, a feast … and so much more.
Together on Eid celebrates the many gifts of the holiday—from excitedly awaiting the arrival of guests to enjoying steaming hot rotis to sharing treasured family stories. It is a loving ode to cultural traditions, warm memories, and a special day that brings people together.
Eid is a gift that continues to shine brightly with each passing year.
FAMILY STORY: This warm and charming picture book is perfect for families who celebrate Eid and those who want to introduce their children to its traditions. The heart of the story is the memories made each year as a family gathers—a universal experience for all who celebrate cultural and religious holidays.
GREAT FOR HOME, CLASSROOMS AND LIBRARIES: Together on Eid offers an accessible introduction to an important Islamic holiday. It shares the specifics of the celebration and shows readers that families across their community and across the world are more alike than they are different.
Perfect for:Eidi gift-giving to families and childrenParents and grandparents looking for books that reflect their faith and identityTeachers and librarians seeking multicultural books for kidsFamilies who want to introduce children to traditions outside their ownAnyone looking for diverse children’s books
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Rafi and Quraishi offer a standard introduction to Eid's domestic aspects in this warmly familial picture book. Using the refrain "Eid is," celebratory sensate lines describe the festival as "a gathering," "a party we dress up for," "a feast," and more. Supporting text elaborates on each brief phrase, noting that Dadi Amma wears "regal... embroidery/ that flows to the floor" as well as describing a meal of "steaming pulao and/ yogurt" and newspaper-wrapped rotis. Simply cartooned gouache, watercolor, pencil, and crayon illustrations incorporate decorative components around images of the South Asian–presenting family. It's a straightforward overview that wraps up with a vision of home, togetherness, and gratitude. Creators' notes conclude. Ages 3–5.
