Media:School & Library Binding Edition:Library Binding Reading Level:Ages 4-8 Number Of Items:1 Pages:32 Shipping Weight (lbs):1 Dimensions (in):11.1 x 9.1 x 0.4
ISBN:1590784316 EAN:9781590784310 ASIN:1590784316
Publication Date:October 2007 Shipping:Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Availability:Usually ships in 24 hours
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Rutgers University Project on Economics and ChildrenOctober 26, 2008 Aneesa wondered if she would be able to enjoy Eid al-Adha, the big Muslim holiday marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. This year her parents had decided to travel to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage, and the house seemed so quiet with just Aneesa and her grandmother. But Nonni had a surprise to cheer up her granddaughter: a large gift-wrapped box containing three gorgeous sets of clothes from Pakistan, complete with matching bangles and handmade shoes. She had also prepared Aneesha's favorite curried lamb dish to enjoy after returning from prayers. It took an encounter at the prayer hall with two refugee girls for Aneesha to realize just how fortunate she was. The girls had fled their war-torn country with little more than the clothes on their backs, and their father worked long hours, even on Eid, to try to make ends meet.
An outstanding book, The Best Eid Ever provides readers with an interesting account of the Eid holiday and Muslim culture as seen through the eyes of a young child. Wrapped into the story is an important lesson about the economic hardships associated with war, and a child's growing awareness of the difference between wants and needs. The lush colors and expressive features in the pastel pencil illustrations add a rich dimension to this enjoyable story.
Most Lovely Book for ChildrenJanuary 7, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I truly enjoyed reading this book. The illustrations brought it to life. I donated the book to the local elementary school and they loved it. What a nice way to make young students understand other cultures and traditions.
Warm hearted story about the celebration of sharingDecember 10, 2007 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful story about the joy and happiness that comes from giving. It teaches children that true celebration comes from sharing what you have with others. These values are common to Islam, Judaism and Christianity. This book has particular meaning at this time of the year as all three of these faiths celebrate special holidays this December. Indeed, it is better to give than receive.
