Islam
BOOKS
NOTE: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
| AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
CALL # |
| Aktar, Nasreen |
Samira's Eid
The Ramadan fast is over and now it is time
for prayers and presents. But what is the story that the surprise
visitor has to tell? |
1999 |
JE AKTAR |
| Barker, Carol |
A Prince of Islam
Simple text and illustrations describe the childhood
and training of a young boy whose father is Caliph of the Muslim
Empire in the ninth century. |
1977 |
JE |
| Brown, Alan |
What I Believe
Introduces Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,
Buddhism, Sikhism, Shinto, and Taoism through the eyes of young
members of those faiths. |
1999 |
J291 BROWN |
| Brown, Tricia |
Salaam: A Muslim American Boy's Story
"Meet Imran, a young Muslim American boy. He likes
to do the same things as most kids his age--play in the park, take
karate lessons, and tell jokes with his best friend Trevor."--Inside
front cover. |
2006 |
J297.083 BROWN |
| Bunting, Eve |
One Green Apple
While on a school field trip to an orchard to make
cider, a young immigrant named Farah gains self-confidence when the
green apple she picks perfectly complements the other students'
red apples. |
2006 |
JE BUNTI |
| Chalfonte, Jessica |
I Am Muslim
Introduces the fundamentals of Islam through
the eyes of a Muslim child living in Detroit. |
1996 |
J297 |
| Demi |
Muhammad
Introduces Muhammad and the basic tenets of
the Islamic faith. |
2003 |
J297.6 DEMI |
| Ganeri, Anita |
Islamic Stories
A collection of traditional religious tales. |
2006 |
J297.18 GANER |
| Ghazi, Abid U. |
Teachings of Our Prophet: A Selection of Ahádith for
Children
Eighty Ahadith are rendered with Arabic
text, transliteration, translation, and explanation of each
Hadith. |
1997 |
J297.77 |
| Heide, Florence |
House of Wisdom
Ishaq, the son of the chief translator to the
Caliph of ancient Baghdad, travels the world in search of precious
books and manuscripts and brings them back to the great library
known as the House of Wisdom. |
1999 |
JE |
| Heide, Florence |
Sami and the Time of the Troubles
A ten-year-old Lebanese boy goes to school,
helps his mother with chores, plays with his friends, and lives
with his family in a basement shelter when bombings occur and
fighting begins on his street. |
1992 |
J |
| Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane |
Celebrating Ramadan
Follow Ibraham's family through the month of
praying and fasting until the feast and celebration of Eid al'Fitr
that ends Ramadan. |
2001 |
J297 HOYT |
| Husain, Shahrukh |
What Do We Know About Islam?
An illustrated guide to the origins, history,
practices, and beliefs of Islam. |
1995 |
J297 |
| Jungman, Ann |
The Most Magnificent Mosque
|
2004 |
JE JUNGM |
| Khan, Rukhsana |
Muslim Child: Understanding Islam Through Stories
and Poems
A collection of stories and poems about Muslim
children from a variety of backgrounds, focusing on the celebration
of holidays and practices of Islam. |
2002 |
J297 KHAN |
| Kezzeiz, Ediba |
The Ramadan Adventure of Fasfoose Mouse
A delightful story of how a young girl explains
Ramadan to her new friend, a small mouse called Fasfoose. They
enjoy the month of Ramadam together and prepare for the Eid.
|
1996 |
J PAPERBK |
| Kibria, Shaila |
Maariyah's Day
This book deals with a number of significant
multi-cultural and religious issues, helping those who may suffer
from religious intolerance to better cope with everyday situations
while, at the same time, educating those who have never made
a special effort to understand the religious significance of
certain traditions, practices or clothing. |
2000 |
J297.57 |
| Kyuchukov, Hristo |
My Name Was Hussein
When an army invades a village, a Muslim boy and his
family are forced to take Christian names. |
2004 |
JE |
| Lewin, Ted |
Storytellers
Abdul and Grandfather pass through the streets
of Fez, Morocco, and stop at an old gate, where Grandfather
performs as a storyteller. |
1998 |
JE |
| Marsh, Carole |
What is Islam? Who Are Muslims?
In this reproducible book, "kids will learn about the religion of Islam,
its holy book the Qur'an, the city of Mecca, and the prophet Mohammed. Children will learn
how Islam is like other religions, how it is different, and how it is practiced." -- back cover |
2002 |
J297 MARSH |
| Matthews, Mary |
Magid Fasts for Ramadan
Magid, an eight-year-old Muslim boy in Cairo,
is determined to celebrate Ramadan by fasting, despite the opposition
of family members who feel that he is not yet old enough to
fast. |
1996 |
J |
| Matze, Claire Sidhom |
Stars in My Geddoh's Sky
Alex's Arabic-speaking grandfather comes to
visit the United States, and Alex learns about his grandfather's
Middle Eastern homeland. |
1999 |
JE |
| McKissack, Frederick |
Ramadan: Count and Celebrate!
Kids count from one to ten as they learn about the history and customs of Ramadan. |
2009 |
J297.362 MCKIS |
| Messaoudi, Michele |
My Mum Is a Wonder
"A young boy's lively account of his mother's
wonderful work brings into full view the joy of Muslim family
life, with all its warmth, love and focus on pleasing Allah."
|
1999 |
J297.1 |
| Mir, Shabana |
Umar and the Bully
Teaches young children to be brave but kind,
and to trust in God and ask Him to protect us from everything
that is harmful. |
1998 |
J PAPERBK |
| Mobin-Uddin, Asma |
My Name is Bilal
When Bilal and his sister transfer to a school
where they are the only Muslims, they must learn how to fit in while
staying true to their beliefs and heritage. |
2005 |
JE MOBIN |
| Oppenheim, Shulasmith Levey |
And the Earth Trembled
An Islamic version of the story of the creation
of Adam and Eve. |
1996 |
J297.122 |
| Rumford, James |
Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta, 1325-1354
In the 14th century, an age when most believed
the world to be flat, explorer Ibn Battuta made an incredible
journey from Morocco to China, from the steppes of Russia to
the shores of Tanzania, traveling around 75,000 miles. This
retelling of Battuta's story includes ancient Arab maps and
Arabic calligraphy. |
2001 |
J910.92 |
| Senker, Cath |
My Muslim Year
Part of the series "A Year of Religious Festivals". |
2008 |
J297.36 SENKE |
| Sievert, Terri |
Ramadan: Islamic Holy Month
"A brief description of what Ramadan is, how it started,
and ways people celebrate this cultural holiday"--Publisher. |
2006 |
J297.36 SIEVE |
| Stanley, Diane |
Saladin: Noble Prince of Islam
Forty years before Saladin's birth, bloodthirsty
hordes of the First Crusade conquered the divided factions of
his native land. In time, Saladin was destined to become a great
leader, a man with the courage and vision to unite his people
against the invaders. |
2002 |
JB SA31S |
| Tames, Richard |
Beliefs and Cultures: Muslim
Information about Islamic beliefs; also includes
related activities for kids. |
1996 |
J297 |
| Ward, Caroline Maryam |
The Meat Eating Vegetarian
"Tasneem is so happy at her new school and with
her new friends, Lisa and Yvonne. Suddenly her friends start
avoiding her and calling her names. What could possibly have
happened and what has it to do with vegetarian dinners and wearing
a scarf?" |
2001 |
J |
| Wilkinson, Philip |
Islam
Discover the faith, culture, and history that
have shaped the modern Islamic world. |
2002 |
J297 |
| Winchester, Faith |
Muslim Holidays
Briefly describes the beliefs of Muslims and
eight of the special celebrations that are part of the Islamic
faith. |
1996 |
J394.26 |
| Wolf, Bernard |
Coming to America: A Muslim Family's Story
Depicts the joys and hardships experienced by a Muslim family that immigrates to New York City from Alexandria, Egypt, in the hope of making a better life life for themselves. |
2003 |
J305.892 WOLF |
| Wood, Angela |
Places of Worship: Muslim Mosque
Describes what happens inside a mosque and introduces
the Muslim faith. |
2000 |
J297.351 WOOD |
| Woodhall, Ruth |
Stories of the Prophets in the Holy Quran
|
2008 |
J297.122 WOODH |
NON-PRINT
| AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
CALL # |
| Saadeh, Noor |
Qur'an for Little Muslims
Presents children's stories and recitations
in English with Arabic translations, adapted from the Koran.
|
1998 |
CD JZS SAAD QFL N 00 |
| Saadeh, Noor |
We Are Muslims
Songs: We are Muslims -- The creator -- Little
star -- Stand up for Islam -- Holy Qur'an -- Say shahada --
Wudu -- Five pillars -- The messenger -- Muhammad -- Hajj --
Love Allah -- Allah is everywhere. |
1997 |
CD JZM SAAD WAM N 00 |
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