I Say As-salamu 'Alaykum by Noor H. Dee - OPTIONAL

I Say As-salamu 'Alaykum (Good Little Deeds) by Noor H. Dee, illustrated Iput. BOARD BOOK. Kube Publishing Ltd, 2019. $10. 9780860376484

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K - OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

As Nabil and Noura walk to the park they greet a gardener and a park ranger. ’AS-SALAMU ‘ALAYKUM, says Nabil.  Noura asks why Nabil feels the need to say salam to everyone he sees? Nabil explains that salam is a special prayer for someone’s peace and happiness.  After playing in the park Noura then gives that same greeting to a butterfly, a ladybird, a snail and a rabbit.  Nabil is impressed that Noura is now being kind to everyone and everything! 

I Say As-salamu 'Alaykum belongs to the Good Little Deeds board book series.  Nabil and Noura help readers to understand not only the Islamic wording of this special prayer, but encourage all people everywhere to show kindness and love to others.  Found in the pages are interactive quizzes that little ones will find fun. I Say As-salamu 'Alaykum can be used in a unit on cultural differences and on manners. 

Reviewer: SL