Picture book
Observant Muslims pray five times a day. They are expected to begin doing so at quite a young age. But this can be quite challenging. In this country many people, even many Christians who support the development rite of first communion at about the same age, find this form of worship strange and disturbing if they know about it at all.
When Muhammad turns seven his father gives him his own salat rug. He is proud and determined to perform all prayers. But one must be done when he's in school. He can't seem to find the right place.
This lovely book helps young readers understand an important religious ritual many adults don't know about. It's a beautiful way of enabling diversity and inclusion discussions in schools and communities.
On a purrrsonal note, Hurricane 🌀 Lee was, in my opinion rather underwhelming in Penobscot County, Maine. At my house we lost power about 10 hours. But we didn't get all that much wind or rain. After breakfast at Governors I sheltered at home with Eugene and precious Tobago. I did a lot of reading. Tobago was cool, not panicked, just curious. Eugene made supper on a camp stove. We had to eat the ice cream 🍦 in the freezer so it wouldn't melt. After darkness fell I had a scented candle 🕯 and lantern to read by. Today is bright 🌞 and sunny out. You'd never guess that Lee had paid us a visit. (Jules)
I had both my people home all day. Party 🥳 🎉 🪅 🎊 on! (Tobago)
A great big shout out goes out to Eugene.
Tobago and Jules Hathaway
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