customs and practices

"Archie is worried that her school friends won't like Diwali, her favorite Hindu holiday, and when a storm knocks out the electricity, it looks like the party may be ruined."--Provided by publisher.

Amira is excited because tomorrow is Eid with special clothes, treats, gifts, and a morning party at her mosque; but then she realizes that she is going to miss class picture day at school, something she was also looking forward to--so Amira has to figure out a way to be in two places at once.

Faizah relates how she feels on the first day her sister, sixth-grader Asiya, wears a hijab to school.

When fall arrives, a family builds a sukkah for the celebration of the Jewish harvest festival, Sukkot.

"Discover the customs, origins and traditions surrounding Holi"--Back cover.

A mouse upsets villagers just before Passover by stealing a crumb of bread from one house and running into another, then brings neighbors together to finish preparing for the holiday.

Introduces Islam, including information about beliefs and practices, history, holidays, influence today, and more.

Illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran celebrate a mother's love and hopes for her child.

Explores the beliefs, practices, and places of worship of Islam.

In Washington, D.C., during the Great Depression, Muriel and her family have no money to prepare the seder meal until a mysterious stranger performs a Passover miracle. Includes notes on the Passover holiday, the Great Depression, and the history of the D.C. Jewish community.