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Books for kids and moms, book reviews, recommendations and help with reading aloud to your children. In this category, you will find books lists that can help you read to your children.

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Hispanic Heritage: Dr. Ellen Ochoa – a Role Model for Girls

October 11, 2019 by Aysh Siddiqua

As part of the Hispanic Heritage month, I’d like to share Dr. Ellen Ochoa – role model for girls. My daughters have been very interested in becoming astronauts. I was wondering why until I saw what they were reading: The biography and interview of Dr. Ellen Ochoa- the first Hispanic American woman to fly in …

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Top 30 Ramadan Books for Kids

April 24, 2019 by Aysh Siddiqua

Inside: Children’s Books about Ramadan. Here are some of the best Ramadan books for kids – 30 Ramadan and Eid ul fitr stories that your child will love to read year after year.

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My Rows and Piles of Coins – Book Review

November 11, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

My Rows and Piles of Coins by Tololwa M. Mollel illustrated by E. B. Lewis is a realistic fiction story from Tanzania. We re-visited this book today as part of the Kids Read the World – Africa series.

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The Day of Ahmed’s Secret – Book Review

October 30, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

I am sharing one of our favorite books today – The Day of Ahmed’s Secret by Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland, illustrated by Ted Lewin. As part of Kids Read the World – Africa, I have chosen this book from Egypt.

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S is for Sleeping + Bedtime Sunnahs Book Review

July 12, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

Do your children have a bedtime routine? Today’s post is about teaching children to sleep according to the Sunnah. I found a wonderful book this year, Bedtime Sunnah -Emulating the Prophet One Night at a Time by Alia G. Dada Published by Prolance Publications.

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How to Teach Children to Fast in Ramadan

May 30, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

Ramadan Fasting for Kids: How to teach children to fast in Ramadan, why you shouldn’t let a child Fast before they are the right age, what can go wrong and how to cope. Sample Intermittent Fasting Plan for little children plus a book to help you talk to your child.

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‘Simple as That’ by Nafla Salahudeen- Book Review

April 5, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

Let’s talk about marriages today. So you have a nagging mother in law. An alien husband. You don’t know how to handle your sister in law … then before you know it, you get a daughter of your own. Nobody gets a perfect husband or perfect in-laws right from the start. In fact, Happily Ever …

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Muslim Girl Growing Up: A Guide to Puberty – Book Review

February 28, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

Dear Muslim Mom to Daughters, I have a book to share with you: Muslim Girl Growing Up: A guide to Puberty by Natalia Nabil. If you have an adolescent daughter in the age group of 9-14 year, I am sure you are wondering how to initiate the conversation about Aunt Flo. Introducing this awesome book:

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Jupiter Storm By Marti Dumas Book review for Multicultural Children Books Day #ReadYourWorld JeddahMom

Jupiter Storm – Book Review #ReadYourWorld

January 26, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

Sometimes I come across books that makes my heart happy! Jupiter Storm by Marti Dumas is one such book. I am excited to review this for the Multicultural Children’s Book Day on 27th January 2018.

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MR. LINCOLN’S WAY -CHILDREN’S BOOK ABOUT ACCEPTING DIFFERENCES January 8, 2018 By Aysh Siddiqua Leave a Comment (Edit) Save I’d like to share a children’s book about accepting differences that we have come to love. It is Martin Luther King’s Day on 15th January- a perfect time to talk about rights and diversity. If you have child in grade 1 or higher, then I highly recommend this book about accepting others. Mr. Lauren's Way is a great conversation starter about bullying too.

Mr. Lincoln’s Way -Children’s Book about Accepting Differences

January 9, 2018 by Aysh Siddiqua

I’d like to share a children’s book about accepting differences that we have come to love. It is Martin Luther King’s Day on 15th January- a perfect time to talk about rights and diversity. If you have child in grade 1 or higher, then I highly recommend this book about accepting others. It is a …

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Surprise by Zaheera Jina : Book Review

August 30, 2017 by Aysh Siddiqua

Inside: Read the review of the children’s book Surprise by Zaheera Jina.

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The Best Islamic Toys and Eid gifts for Muslim Children

June 11, 2017 by Aysh Siddiqua

Are you looking for the best islamic toys and books for kids this season? Whether it is Eid shopping or any other time of the year, you may find this list helpful. I have rounded up a list of all the best educational and innovative toys available. Also included are my favorite Islamic books and Islamic …

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Rice & Rocks – A Book celebrating Culture, Diversity and Traditions

August 19, 2016 by Aysh Siddiqua

I am excited to share with you all Rice & Rocks– a picture book that talks about food from a culture and diversity point of view. I am sure you are wondering what Rice &Rocks are… Read on. The child in the story, Giovanni, hates rice and beans. He calls them rice and ‘rocks’. This …

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Teaching Urdu and Hindi with Asha Loves Science

June 30, 2016 by Aysh Siddiqua

If you are trying to teach your child to speak Urdu or Hindi, tell me: how many books do you know that can teach them these languages as well as take them on a journey to discovering science? I have recently discovered a book that teaches preschoolers and early elementary level children to learn to read …

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Amal’s Eid- Book Review

June 27, 2016 by Aysh Siddiqua

I was looking for a book about Eid that my children could relate to. A book with characters who could tell them their story and how people back home celebrate Eid. Amal’s Eid is what we found. Published by Bharat Babies, and written by Amy Maranvillle, this book is about the tradition of Eid ul Fitr. There are …

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#AlhamdulillahForSeries Gratitude Journal review and 5 ways to use it

5 Ways You Can Benefit from #AlhamdulillahForSeries -Gratitude Journal

June 23, 2016 by Aysh Siddiqua

I have been using the #AlhamdulillahForSeries – Gratitude Journal with my kids the past few days. I would like to introduce you to this amazing product by Ayeina.Com Ayeina is an award winning site, run by two amazingly talented sisters whose work has been featured all over the world. They created #AlhamdulillahForSeries after their hugely successful Instagram …

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Growing Children who are Confident enough to be Something Else

June 25, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

Is your child confident enough to be Something Else? Do they know they are different and that it is okay to be their happy colour and unique self? I am joining Varya from Creative World of Varya to talk about the ABCs of Raising Multicultural Kids. I chose this letter because growing up as an expat …

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The friendship of Abu Bakr: F is for Friendship

June 23, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

Making the right friends and being a good friend is a life skill that we need to teach our children. As part of the A to Z of Akhlaaq series, I chose to teach my children the qualities of a good friend using the example of Abu Bakr (RA) so that they can practice being …

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D is for Dua: Golden Stories of Accepted Prayers

June 22, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

We talked about D is for Dua today. Dua is the Arabic word for supplication or invocations. As part of the #AtoZofAkhlaaq series, I discussed with my children the importance of making dua and the etiquettes of prayer. I am also recommending a book Golden Stories of Accepted Prayers by Abdul Malik Mujahid. ‘Invocations are requests from the …

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The Morals of Believer Book and Activity

June 19, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

Welcome to day 2 of the #A-Zof Akhlaaq series. This series is part of the Ramadan for kids activities and today we are talking about the letter B. B is for Believers. We have The Morals of Believer Book and activity to help remember the words from this book. This book is beautiful reminder as to what …

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Manners in Islam: Teaching Children about Islamic Manners and Morals

June 14, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

In this post: Hands on activities to teach children Manners in Islam one letter at a time. This 26 day series contains art, craft and books activities that help children learn the correct Islamic manners according to the Quran and Sunnah. (Updated 2020)

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25+ Finger Puppets For Story Time

June 11, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

Do you like puppets? I like them tiny and cute and the kind that I can slip in to my pocket and pull out to surprise my little ones. I have been looking for ideas to add to my collection and found some amazing new ones. Here are 25+ fun free finger puppets for you …

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Top 10 Summer Activities For Babies and Mixed Age Children

May 20, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

We love activities that get all our children to play together. With summer just starting and the holidays just weeks away, we can all use ideas that are safe and fun for different aged children. Here are the Top 10 Summer Activities For Babies and Mixed Age Children. Summer usually means family time for us. …

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February Kids Books List

March 19, 2015 by Aysh Siddiqua

Last month, our kids enjoyed some really good books. I am sharing with you today what were really popular with us. We have two toddlers aged 1 year and 2 year old along with a seven year old little boy. Our choice of books are usually that which all three of them can snuggle and read …

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