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
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