I had my first child in 2014, at the time there weren’t many quality children’s books about Muslims, Islam, or hijab. There also didn’t seem to be many mainstream Muslim authors. Within the last few years, numerous Muslim children’s books have been published that include books about Islamic holidays, hijab, Islamic practices, Muslim historical figures, books that share Muslim experiences, and more! I’ve also seen a rise in mainstream Muslim authors and books with Muslim characters. The amazing thing is that I’ve found many of these at our local library.
Children’s Books Featuring Muslims and Islam
The Planet Omar Book Series by Zanib Mian
The Yasmin Book Series by Saadia Faruqi
The Sadiq Book Series by Siman Nuurali
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibthihaj Muhammad
The Kindest Red by Ibthihaj Muhammad and K. Ali
Under My Hijab by Hena Khan
Stories of 20 Mighty Muslim Heroes by Tamara Haque
One Wish: Fatima al-Fihri and the World’s Oldest University by M.O. Yuksel
In My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel
The Gift of Ramadan by Rabia York Lumbard
Under the Ramadan Moon by Sylvia Whitman
1001 Inventions and Awesome Facts from Muslim Civilization by National Geographic
Amira’s Picture Day by Reema Faruqi
Hana’s Hundred of Hijabs by Razeena Omar Gutta
This is Why We Pray by Ameena Muhammad Duggins
Ibn Sina: The Father of Modern Science ( Muslim Scientist Series) by Ahmed Iman
The Wonders We Seek: Thirty Incredible Muslims Who Helped Shape the World by Saadia Faruqi
Zara’s Rules ( Series by Hena Khan)
It’s Ramadan, Curious George by Hena Khan and H.A. Rey
Hannah and The Ramadan Gift by Qasim Rashid
Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time by Saira Mir
Mommy’s Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab by Priya Huq
Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices by S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed
Eid Empanadas: A Latino Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr by Wendy Díaz
Peg + Cat: The Eid al-Adha Adventure by Jennifer Oxley
Eid Breakfast at Abuela’s by Mariam Saad
Jannah Jewels ( Series by N.Rafiq)
Halal Hot Dogs by Susannah Aziz
Environmental Sunnahs by Alia D. Dada
Barakah Beats by Maleeha Siddiqui
Naseem’s Journey by Anjuli Farmay ( Yes, that’s me!)
There are So Many More Out There! Where Can You Find More?
*Google or Pinterest will probably lead you to numerous blogs reviewing Islamic children’s books.
*Search Instagram hashtags for #islamicchildrensbooks #muslimchildrensbooks #Muslimauthors #multiculturalchildrensbooks
*Check your local library
*I highly recommend the blog https://www.muslimkidsbooknook.com/blog
* I also recommend the Cresent Moon Bookstore, an online Islamic Children’s BookStore based in North Carolina, USA https://crescentmoonstore.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqc6aBhC4ARIsAN06NmNpLjdO23LBhgq0rIMpmGK9nksSERHbC0QIlxnO-xdZQg3h18TNwtgaAhvSEALw_wcB
