9-12 Years
Showing 61–68 of 68 results
-
The Great Race to Sycamore Street By J.Samia Mair (Story)
€9,50Quick ViewAbout The BookThis topsy turvy adventure on Sycamore Street sees brother and sister Huda and Amani arrive in Fairfax County, Maryland with one thought: it was going to be a long, boring summer in the country.They couldn’t be more wrong.With Grandma Hana’s new neighbor planning to pull down her prized peach tree and a gang, led by the archer Bobby, marshaling the local lake, Hude and Amani have a hard time getting any peace.In this warm and comical story, find out how, under the watchful eyes of Grandma Hana, Hude and Amani plan to save the peach tree and beat Bobby at his own game before leaving Sycamore Street behind.About The AuthorJ. Samia Mair has published two children’s books with The Islamic Foundation,Amira’s Totally Chocolate World and The Perfect Gift which have been favourably received. She is currently a staff writer for SISTERS Magazine.Additionally, she has published articles, stories, and poems in books, magazines, anthologies, scientific journals, online news sources, and elsewhere. This is her first chapter book for kids. She lives in Odenton, Maryland -
The Hijab Boutique By Michelle Khan, Story Book
€6,50Quick View“The Hijab Boutique is a wonderful book that will appeal to young readers age 10 and up. Black and white illustrations add to the message’s impact. One of the striking attributes of The Hijab Boutique is its sensitive treatment of the topic of respecting cultural differences, and rethinking automatic responses.” —The Midwest Book Review
“Michelle Khan’s first children’s book, The Hijab Boutique, is a quick read with a deep and resounding message… I’m excited to have such a simple yet profound story to share with my nieces, and any other girl who cares to read and learn a meaningful lesson about inner strength, faith, and womanhood through another’s eyes.” —Luxury Reading
Farah enjoyed her private girls’ school and fun with her friends. Then an assignment meant she had to talk about her mother for “International Woman’s Day” in front of the whole class. Compared to her friends’ glamorous actress, make-up artist, and tap-dancing mothers, what can her modest mother possibly have that is worth sharing with her classmates? To Farah’s surprise, her mother was quite the business woman before putting her career on hold to care for her daughter.
Michelle Khan is an award-winning Indian Canadian writer. She started her career at a University of Toronto student paper, and eventually her words hit daily newspaper pages. For six years, Michelle wrote an internationally syndicated youth advice column. Her work led her to win a $5,000 scholarship from book publisher Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. She went onto earn a $15,000 award from Global Television Network. Michelle lives in Toronto, Canada, with her parents and younger sister. This is her first chapter book for kids.
-
Scribe [Arabic Handwriting Book]
€6,50Quick ViewCover Paperback Publisher Learning Roots Pages 44 Size 18.9 x 28.9cm -
THE LITTLE TREE’S RAMADAN ADVENTURE (ENGLISH AND ARABIC TEXT)
€7,99Quick ViewWhen the little tree and his friend stop at her pond for a rest on their journey, Tamara learns about Ramadan as well as a life-changing lesson about sharing.
“The Little Tree’s Ramadan Adventure” by Ontario’s very own Compass Books is designed to be a [public school friendly] book.
The Little Tree’s Ramadan Adventure is both written and illustrated by Eman Salem who grew up in Canada with a Palestinian Muslim heritage. The story of two friends travelling together is written from a heart laced with the roots of personal understanding and familiarity with Muslim traditions.
The story begins with the friends, old man and old tree, receiving a special gift from an old friend, the gift prompting the memory of how they met Tamara on a journey during Ramadan. The meeting with Tamara the date palm is surprising to the two friends as she is not receptive to their drinking water and refreshing themselves in her pond. The two friends share their story and the teachings of Ramadan with Tamara who learns about the true meaning of this holiday and realizes that being kind by sharing her sweet fruits rather than pelting them at strangers is a better way to live.
-
The Long Search The Story of Salman the Persian, Khurram Murad
€5,00Quick ViewIntended for 11-14 year olds, gives a shining example of the journey one must take and the challenges one must overcome to find the Truth.
About The Book
THE LONG SEARCH: Story of Salman the Persian traces his spiritual and physical journey of this Companion of the Prophet in his search for the truth.
Born into a Zoroastrian family who lived near Isphahan in Iran, Salman left home at a very early age; his journey took him to Syria, Mosul, and AI-Qura, where he spent some time with Christians and caravan traders and to his final destination, Madina, where he met up with the Blessed Prophet through whom he became a Muslim, a believer in the One God.
About the Author
Khurram Murad author of the best selling Way to the Quran and Who is Muhammad Who Is Muhammad (pbuh)was a visionary scholar who contributed immensely in contemporary times towards the renaissance of Islamic learning and thought, he was involved in Islamic da’wah and inter-faith dialogue in the West for many years. In this connection, he addressed dozens of conferences and seminars. His contributions in initiating and promoting strategic thinking on da’wah issues in Muslim countries as well as in countries where Muslims are in a minority have been immense.
As a leader of the Islamic Movement of Pakistan, which struggled for the rights of the people, he was detained in prison without trial in 1964 in Dhaka for three months and was also a Prisoner of War for almost three years in India after the fall of Dhaka in December 1971. His death came in December 1996 ( Sha’ban 1417 AH) in Leicester UK.
-
The Lost Ring : An Eid Story
€5,50Quick ViewRahma’s family is preparing for Eid and she has been looking forward to making samosas all week. Grandma, who is visiting, realizes that her precious gold ring has gone missing. Will Rahma find her grandma’s precious ring?
Full of insights on Eid al-Adha, this story is a wonderful introduction to the Muslim religious festival — and a great read.For ages 7 and up.
-
The War Within Our Hearts
€8,50Quick ViewThe War within Our Hearts is not just another book about Muslim young people. It is a book written for young Muslims addressing issues they can relate to and in a language that is their own. Covering the key issues for young Muslims in the west today including dating, music, internet, this is a book everyone should have. It also has an introduction by Imam Zaid Shakir.
-
Zak And His Good Intentions
€7,99Quick ViewZak and his sister Hana decide to see how many good deeds they can do in one day. However, everything is going wrong for Zak, and his plans only end in disappointment and lots and lots of mess. Zak soon realises, though, that it isn’t important what happens; it is his good intentions that count. ….J. Samia Mair has published two children’s books with The Islamic Foundation, ‘Amira’s Totally Chocolate World’ and ‘The Perfect Gift’, both of which have been favourably received. She is currently working on a chapter book and is a staff writer for SISTERS Magazine and Discover: The magazine for curious Muslim kids. Additionally, she has published articles, stories, and poems in books, magazines, anthologies, scientific journals, online news sources, and elsewhere.
