"A sweet story about the importance of sharing and caring that’s embedded in Islamic traditions” – Kirkus Reviews
Una oración se elevó del corazón de Zahra en forma de suspiro y flotó hacia el cielo estrellado
"Mamá dice que las bendiciones abundan en este mes. Quizás el Ramadán me traiga una hermana.
During Ramadan, Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that she will get what she wants more than anything in the world -- a sister. She remembers, "Baba says we get more blessings when we give." But Mama reminds her we should give without expecting anything in return and to be patient. When Zahra goes with Mama to volunteer at a local shelter for asylum seekers, she befriends a displaced child and finds her prayers just might be answered in unexpected ways. Spanish Edition.
The perfect book to accompany Ramadan celebrations
Explains the idea of displacement and asylum seekers in a kid-friendly way
Endnotes provide more information on Ramadan, foster care, and shelters
Illustrated by: Manal Mirza