Ibraheem’s Perfect Eid
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- £3.99
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- £3.99
Publisher Description
Ibraheem loves Eid because Eid means presents! What’s not to love? But when Eid arrives, and the day brings trips to the mosque, fantastic food, family, games and fun but NO PRESENTS Ibraheem begins to worry! Has something gone terribly wrong?
Luckily his dad is there to help and asks Ibraheem to tell him about his day. As Ibraheem remembers all the special things he’s seen and done, he soon discovers that the greatest gift of Eid is the bond of love forged through family, culture and community.
This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of curious children, family love and the true meaning of Eid
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A child embraces the depth of Eid's meaning in this lively experiential picture book. Ibraheem loves Eid, "the most perfectly perfect day in the whole entire year"—for its games, its snacks, and, most of all, its presents. When he can't find his gifts hidden at home, he wonders what's gone awry. A visit to the mosque with his father reveals that they're not secreted there, either—and sees Ibraheem taking note of other rituals. As the pair return home to family, food, and cuddles, Baba asks Ibraheem to reflect on the meaning of Eid: "Presents are nice, little one... but hasn't today been about so much more than that?" In conversational text that highlights a child's enthusiasm for the holiday, Islam leans into themes of faith, joy, and wonder, while Adani's unlined illustrations incorporate geometric patterns and depict Ibraheem, shown with brown skin, as part of a diverse community portrayed with various abilities and skin tones. Ages 4–6.
