Looking for the Eid Moon
Sara can't wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It's a wonderful holiday with festive decorations, special foods, and family and friends getting together. But Eid won't begin until the crescent moon is spotted.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Dewey | E |
| Lexile | 590L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | L |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781534113091), PDF (9781668936474), ePub (9781668936481), Hosted ebook (9781668936504), Kindle (9781668936498) |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Reviewed on 16 February 2024
School Library Journal Review - Looking for the Eid Moon
With softly hued illustrations, this gentle Muslim holiday story will introduce children to Eid celebrations and is a recommended purchase for holiday collections.
Reviewed on 16 February 2024
School Library Journal Review - Looking for the Eid Moon
With softly hued illustrations, this gentle Muslim holiday story will introduce children to Eid celebrations and is a recommended purchase for holiday collections.
Reviewed on 16 February 2024
Donovan's Literary Services Review - Looking for the Eid Moon
A fine story of courage, magic, and facts about the Muslim Eid holiday merge in a tale that features educational and cultural revelations.
Reviewed on 26 January 2024
Midwest Book Reviews Review - Looking for the Eid Moon
…Will prove a welcome, entertaining, informative, and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections.
Reviewed on 26 January 2024
Midwest Book Reviews Review - Looking for the Eid Moon
…Will prove a welcome, entertaining, informative, and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections.
Reviewed on 5 January 2024
Kirkus Review - Looking for the Eid Moon
Tender and heartwarming.
Reviewed on 5 January 2024
Kirkus Review - Looking for the Eid Moon
Tender and heartwarming.
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Author: Sahtinay Abaza
Sahtinay Abaza grew up in the United Arab Emirates before making Florida her permanent home. As a mother of two, she admired how fun and whimsical the holidays are in the United States. This motivated her to write her first picture book about the holiday her family celebrates, Eid. Looking for the Eid Moon is inspired by her own family tradition.
Illustrator: Sandra Eide
Sandra Eide is a picture book illustrator and watercolor artist. Her art is influenced by her childhood in the Pacific Northwest, her family and animal friends, and her multicultural heritage. She loves working on stories with an emphasis on characters, connections, and nature. Sandra lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her family and two dogs.
| Original artwork |
| Full-color illustrations |