Books in Muslim Children's Library series

Amira loves chocolate so much that every night before she goes to sleep, she asks God to make everything chocolate. On Eid ul-Fitr, she wakes up to find a totally chocolate world! At first she loves her new world, but when she discovers that she misses all the beautiful colors in nature, she realizes that God, the Creator, knows best. Chocolate: it’s undeniably irresistible, and in one form or another, adored by many. If you appreciate the value of chocolate, then join Amira in her totally chocolate world. J. Samia Mair is a freelance writer whose work has been published in magazines, books, and scientific journals. She writes in several genres, including children’s fiction, short stories, essays, book reviews, scientific articles, and poetry. Prior to her current work, Mair was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She also practiced law for over eight years.

This popular classic is a must for all Muslim children, parents, and teachers. It covers the lives of the Prophets, faith, prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, morals, and manners. Learning by doing is emphasized, with plenty of fun things to do for kids 6-12 years: picture puzzles, crossword puzzles, games, coloring, and crafts, making learning about Islam enjoyable and educational. Originally published in Germany, it has already been used successfully in both Muslim homes and weekend classes. The English version has been revised and carries new illustrations.Ahmad Von Denffer was born in Germany in 1949. He studied Islamics and Social Anthropology at the Universty of Mainz, where he also attended additional courses in the Department of Missiology. His special interests include Christian-Muslim relations. He has made a number of contributions to scholarly journals and has several publications to his credit. He joined the Islamic Foundation as Research Fellow in 1978 and is presently working with the Islamic Centre, Munich.

When a family brings a new baby home, there are many changes. Older siblings may find it hard to understand the needs of the new baby, as well as the demands placed on mom and dad. Based on the attachment-parenting theories of the foremost authorities on parenting and childcare, William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N., this book clearly explains baby's needs. The text emphasizes how siblings can be helpers to both baby and parents, while forging their own relationships with "their baby," and outlines the positive aspects of being an older girl or boy. Here is a warm, insightful book that will help the whole family joyously and lovingly welcome the newest member into their lives.

For days Anum didn't know who to write about for her school English competition, "Who I Aspire to Be Like." Then, while helping her mom with chores, an inspiration suddenly came to her. She shared her idea with her family and they were supportive, but then Anum began to have second thoughts. What would her peers think about her role model, who was so different from the pop stars and sports heroes they had chosen?Umm Aamina, mother of two and clinical pharmacist, is the winner of the Islamic Foundation's Sixth International Children's Story Writing Competition, held in 2007.

Muslim Nursery Rhymes is a collection of 15 rhymes, each illustrated in full color. Based on traditional English nursery rhymes, this collection encourages an awareness of Islamic values and develops a sense of Muslim self-confidence in young children. It should be of particular importance to Muslim children growing up in a multicultural environment. For Ages 3 and up.