Zahra’s Blessing: A Ramadan Story
Written by Shirin Shamsi
Illustrated by Manal Mirza
Published by Barefoot Books
Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.
Primary ISBN: 9781646864942
Publication Date: March 2022
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Pakistani/Pakistani American
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Ramadan & Eid, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Food, Family Relationship: Parents, Refugee: Asylee, Religious Background: Muslim
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
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