Summary
Hannah, a young Muslim girl’s family says she is too young to fast through the month of Ramadan. Even though she is unable to participate, she wants to do her part. The question is, what should she do? Dada Jaan has an idea of how Hannah can help. He says that Ramadan is a reminder to Muslims to help those in need and helping neighbors is worth the world. The story shows Hannah how good deeds when she is in school and at home can make a huge difference, no matter what your age is.
Theme(s):
Family, Power, Appretiation
Personal Response
I felt that this book is perfect for children who would like to participate during the holy season of Ramadan and inform students who may not know about it. Overall, I enjoyed reading the book and felt that it was great to expose younger students to. A very appealing aspect of the book were the very detailed illustrations with all the different patterns and colors, which made it a lot of fun to read. It was evident that Hannah learned a valuable lesson and the book teaches one as well.
Teaching Ideas
In my classroom, I would read this story aloud interactively. My students would be asked to make connections, predict, and consider the perspectives of the characters as we read together. We would discuss our thoughts after reading this story and talk about the different holidays we celebrate at home.
Recommended Reading Level
Grade 01, Grade 02
