The Month That Makes the Year

Name: The Month That Makes the Year
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781761068423
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By Inda Ahmad Zahri

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In The Month That Makes the Year by Inda Ahmad Zahri, young readers are taken on a vibrant journey through a culturally significant month. The story artfully combines elements of tradition and festive celebration, depicting the joy and importance of community gatherings through the eyes of eager and curious children. This engaging tale is designed to enlighten children about cultural values in an appealing and accessible way.
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This month is different from the others.
It starts with the sighting of a new crescent moon.
'Slow down, be kind to yourself and think good thoughts.'
This month, we learn to do big things by changing one little thing at a time...

It's the first time for Deenie, the youngest member of a Muslim family, to fast during Ramadan. She comes across some challenges, but by the end of the month, she learns that there is a lot more to Ramadan than giving up food and water.

A warm and joyful story offering children the chance to see themselves or their friends in the celebration of the spiritual practice of Ramadan.

'Beautifully tender ... a wonderful book that will engender understanding, respect and many discussions around values and kindness.' Marie Alafaci, Magpies Magazine

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761068423

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 232.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Inda Ahmad Zahri

About the Author

Inda Ahmad Zahri writes and illustrates stories that are often imbued with her fervent wish for a kinder world. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, she now splits her time between her garden home in Meanjin/Brisbane and a sandy spot in the Middle East.She counts books, languages, Malaysian rice dishes and the ocean as some of her greatest loves.Inda's debut book,Salih,was a Notable Book in the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards. She has written several other picture books and received an ASA/CA Mentorship Award in 2021 to develop a middle grade novel. The Month That Makes the Year is her first author-illustrator title.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.www.indabinda.com

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