The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story About Giving

by A. Helwa, Dasril Iqbal Al Faruqi (Illustrator)

Overview

The leaves whisper it. The birds sing it. It is Ramadan, the holy season of giving! But Adam and Alyha can't help wondering: what is the real meaning of Ramadan? Fortunately, wise Grandma Essi knows just what to do. With ruby pomegranates picked from Grandma Essi's magnificent tree, the two grandchildren set off to visit their friends and neighbors, share their blessings, and discover, as Grandma Essi no doubt intended all along, to feel the spirit of the holiest month of the year. Written by internationally bestselling author of Secrets of Divine Love, A. Helwa, and illustrated by Dasril Iqbal Al Faruqi, The Blessed Pomegranates is a timeless story to teach kids gratitude, generosity, and the real meaning behind Ramadan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638191490
Publisher:	Bushel & Peck Books
Publication date:	06/13/2023
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	AD560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

A. Helwa believes that every single person on Earth is deeply loved by the Divine. She is a writer who has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers through her passionate, poetic, and love-based approach to spirituality. Her popular blog @quranquotesdaily, was established while obtaining her Masters in Divinity, as a means of helping others overcome personal and spiritual struggles on their journey of experiencing divine love. With over 15 years of experience writing and speaking on Islam and spiritual development, A. Helwa draws from her personal experiences and traditional sources to help her readers access 'Divine love in everyday life.' When Helwa is not reading at coffee shops, she can be found climbing mountains, camping in deserts, hiking jungles, or reading about black holes.

Dasril is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Malang, East Java. He's addicted to coffee, spectrum colors, and cats. 

Editorial Reviews

A story of kindness and sharing that is embodied in the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. Alyah and Adam are excited to help Grandma Essi pick pomegranates from the tree outside her door. The family is celebrating Ramadan, a Muslim holiday of giving, and they decide to give the pomegranates away to friends. VERDICT Books on kindness and sharing are important in all libraries; those searching for books on holidays and traditions will find this a worthy addition.

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