Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the holiday traditions and celebrations of Independence Day. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
A young Muslim boy learns about the traditions associated with the last night of Ramadan, when a month of fasting ends and Eid El Fitr ushers in three days of celebrating with family and friends.
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.