Sami's Special Gift: An Eid al-Adha Story by M.O. Yuksel, illustrated by Huseyin Sonmezay. PICTURE BOOK. Charlesbridge, 2024. $18. 9781623542962
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL
Sami's favorite holiday to celebrate is Eid-al Adha. Each year, he would celebrate with Dede, his grandfather. Now that he is gone, Sami isn't as excited until a package from his family in Turkey arrives. Eid gifts! Sami receives a tie with little lambs on it. He can't wait to wear it to the celebration. Eid is all about charity, gratitude and sharing. Sami's parents show him and his sister how to help people in need. They go as a family to a shelter where his parents volunteer. Sami sees kids in need and knows what to do.
My daughter and I liked this book because it taught us a lot about this holiday. She was able to relate to the character Sami and understood the message from the story. It taught a great lesson in giving to others as well as introducing a different culture.
Sami and his family celebrate Eid al-Adha and their family is from Istanbul, Turkey.
Reviewer: A. Criswell, English Language Arts teacher
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