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When Eid arrives, so do the decorations, the games, the family, the food and the fun! But where are the presents? Ibraheem can think of nothing but presents! He loves Eid and he loves presents. But despite his searches, there are none to be found. He eats, joins in with the fun and games and visits the mosque. But there are still no presents.

Ibraheem asks his dad to help him find the presents, but instead, he talks him through his day. Then as Ibraheem remembers all the special things he’s done, he realises that the greatest gift of Eid is time, love and togetherness, through his family, his culture and his community.

This is a beautifully illustrated picturebook, ideal for sharing with friends, family or classmates. Full of warmth, celebration and family – and a reminder that although presents are great, love is better! This is a great book for primary teachers to share with a class of children. There are so many opportunities to talk, share personal stories of celebrations and allow children to shine within their own culture.

This is a fun school adventure which will appeal to fans of Pamela Butchart and Serena Patel. The story centres around Mina and her friends and their fears as they hear rumours of a spooky phantom that’s said to haunt the venue for their school camping trip.

The text is large, with wide-spaced lines and generous illustrations and some playful typesetting for emphasis, which all help with appealing to those children put off by extensive blocks of dense text. The authentic portrayal of Mina’s Bangladeshi family adds a layer of interest to the story.

This will be particularly popular with lower KS2 in a school library and will also be enjoyed by some of the older children looking for a lighter, entertaining read.

Noor loves her mum, and all the other hijabi women in her family, but wonders why do they wear headscarves? Is it so they can hide snacks for later? Or because they’re a super spy and hiding their secret identity?

Full of curiousity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say.

This heart-warming yet funny tale is a celebration of Muslim women, curious children, and family love.

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