Haniya's Ramadan Garden
Kindness and flowers grow together in this charming story of generosity, family and community, perfect to share during Eid and Ramadan, for ages 3+
Age 3+
Picture Storybooks
A vibrant first book of Ramadan and cosy gift for Eid, full of empathy, family traditions and the joy that grows from sharing.
Includes instructions to make your own moongazing binoculars!
Ramadan is a time to grow wings of kindness. Little by little. Day by day.
Haniya is learning all about reflection, sharing and giving during Ramadan. Whether at home while her family is fasting, or at nursery with her friends, there are little moments throughout the day when Haniya can show kindness to everyone. But how else can she celebrate her family's faith?
Then, one day at the mosque as her family prays, Nanu shows Haniya a picture in the Qu'ran. It's a beautiful garden, wild with plants and trees, and full of animals sharing the natural world together. It gives her an idea! In a quiet corner of her own garden at home, she begins planting, watering, nurturing … waiting. As the phases of the moon change above her, Haniya's garden blossoms and blooms in time for an exciting celebration: a special Eid picnic with friends and family.
- A happy, family-centred story for children aged 3+
- An accessible, authentic and inclusive introduction to Ramadan, Eid and Islamic rituals for every home, school, nursery and library.
- Gentle learning about the phases of the moon, gardening, religious festivals and Islamic community celebrations.
- Warm and bright illustrations bring to life a cosy home, intricately detailed mosque, atmospheric moonlit scenes, and a garden filled with birds and woodland animals.
- Great for sharing with friends and family!
Creators
Zeshan Akhter is a writer of children’s books, and adviser on nature conservation in Scotland. Her ancestral country of heritage is Pakistan. She is the author of My Name Is a Gift, illustrated by Åsa Gilland, and Noah's New Home, illustrated by Nabila Adani, which is shortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Award and the Diverse Book Awards. She enjoys writing stories that reflect a plurality of culture and heritage. Find her on Instagram as @Ze_ShanAkhter.
Zahra Marwan is an award-winning children’s book illustrator. Her first picture book, Where Butterflies Fill the Sky, was an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book, and an NPR Best Book of the Year. She was honoured with an award from the UN Human Rights Commission and received the Dilys Evans Founder's Award from the Society of Illustrators. Her other books include The Strangest Fish by Katherine Arden; The Sunflowers; Sakina and the Uninvited Guests; and My Sister the Apple Tree, written by Jamal Saeed and Jordan Scott. Originally from Kuwait, Zahra now lives in New Mexico. Find her on Instagram as @Zahra_Marwan.
