The night before Eid : a Muslim family story / Aya Khalil ; illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780316319331
- 0316319333
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Picturebook | Children’s Holiday | KHALIL AYA | Holiday- Ramadan | Available | 33111011052764 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Children’s Holiday | KHALIL AYA | Holiday- Ramadan | Checked out | 06/24/2024 | 33111011266224 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
★ "A beautiful story of joy, tradition, and family."― Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods.
On the night before Eid, it's finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita's famous ka'ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother's bulky suitcase: ghee from Khalo Karim, dates from Amo Girgis, and honey from Tant Tayseer--precious flavors all the way from Egypt. Together with Mama and Teita, Zain follows his family's recipe and brings to life Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the melodies and tastes of his Egyptian heritage This Muslim holiday story, featuring a delicious ka'ak recipe, is a satisfying addition to a joyful and expansive Eid.
A CCBC Children's Choice Best Book of the Year
"Christy Ottaviano Books".
Includes a note from the author and recipe for ka'ak.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Three generations of Egyptian Americans share special memories and a precious recipe in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of Ramadan"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 4-8. Little, Brown and Company.