Inda Ahmad Zahri writes and illustrates stories that are often imbued with her fervent wish for a kinder world. Originally from Malaysia, she now splits her time between her home in Australia and the Middle East. She counts books, languages, Malaysian rice dishes and the ocean as some of her greatest loves. The Month of Ramadan is her first book she wrote and illustrated. Inda is also a surgical doctor, a vocation that has taught her to be meticulous while embracing chaos, and to appreciate the gentler moments in life. Find her at www.indabinda.com

"This informative introduction to the rituals of Ramadan follows young narrator Deenie's observing the month of fasting and mindfulness for the first time ... Alongside soft art with pastel backgrounds, Zahri's contemplative text muses on the practice of learning 'to do big things by changing one little thing at a time.' Ages 4-7."---- Publishers Weekly

"An excellent addition to collections needing simply told stories about Islam ... [It] introduces readers to a tradition that goes way beyond the giving up of food ... [T]his cheerfully illustrated book is a welcome holiday offering for both Muslim children and any peers who may not know about the religion's lovely traditions."--School Library Journal

"An uplifting and unique take on Ramadan ... While fasting for the first time, a child learns that Ramadan is about so much more than eschewing nourishment ... Calm and gentleness of spirit are at the forefront of this book ... Her illustrations are warm and inviting, conveying the closeness of family and the unity of community during such an important month for Muslims. A heartfelt author's note precedes the story, and a glossary defines Arabic phrases."--Kirkus Reviews

Publisher: Crocodile Books

Pub date: 2025-01-28

Length: 32 pages