I had resisted trying out the book Buddha at Bedtime for ages because, from the title, I thought it might… Read more Buddha at Bedtime
Tag: Children’s books
Encouraging Gratitude and Charity with Children’s Books in Ramadan
Do you know any Muslim parents who are working hard at improving their personal gratitude to Allah SWT, and endeavouring… Read more Encouraging Gratitude and Charity with Children’s Books in Ramadan
Mary Jones and her Bible for Pentecost
In my household of young Muslim children, discussions about Christianity are mostly centred around shared stories between Christians, Muslims, and… Read more Mary Jones and her Bible for Pentecost
The Mystery of Lag Ba’Omer
For Muslims, the time for the frestival of ‘Eid-ul-Fitr is announced according to the sighting of the new moon to… Read more The Mystery of Lag Ba’Omer
Wesak Children’s Books: From Mediation Under the Bodhi Tree to Breathing At the Dinner Table
We all took some deep breaths at the dinner table today. The children were over excited about their after-meal treats… Read more Wesak Children’s Books: From Mediation Under the Bodhi Tree to Breathing At the Dinner Table
Nine Earth Day Muslim Children’s Picture Books
Have you ever heard Muslims dismiss events like Earth Day because ‘every day is Earth Day’ … and yet fail… Read more Nine Earth Day Muslim Children’s Picture Books
Which Young Children’s Books for Earth Day?
I decided that for Earth Day I wanted to treat my Muslim children to some new literature and to ask… Read more Which Young Children’s Books for Earth Day?
Sinhala Am I Small? and Sikh Vaisakhi
With the beautiful Spring UK weather lately – nicely timed with school holiday time – our indoor reading slots have… Read more Sinhala Am I Small? and Sikh Vaisakhi
Discovering Passover and Haggadah with Sammy Spider
Just before Passover began this year I was fortunate to meet with some Jews who introduced me to the Passover… Read more Discovering Passover and Haggadah with Sammy Spider
Listening To Inspiring Jewish Tales for Children During Passover
During my junior childhood years the headmaster at school often told stories during assemblies. I loved to listen to his… Read more Listening To Inspiring Jewish Tales for Children During Passover