Name: Sami's Special Gift
ISBN: 9781623542962

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Celebrating Through Change

An Eid al-Adha story makes room for grief, family, and the kindness of giving.

Come here for

An Eid celebration shaped by remembrance
A gentle thread of kindness and generosity

Expect

A poignant picture-book read about missing someone
Family, faith, and a special gift

Book Details

Authors: M. O. Yuksel
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Published: April 16, 2024
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Muslim Children's Stories · JUVENILE FICTION / Middle Eastern & Arab American
Reading lane: Muslim Children's Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Nonreligious Celebrations
Big Feelings
Homelessness & Poverty

About This Book

It’s Eid al-Adha, and Sami wants to celebrate. But this year is different after his grandfather’s passing. A touching picture book about kindness towards others. Sami worries that the Eid al-Adha carnival won’t be as fun without Dede (his grandfather), who died recently. Sami’s grandmother sends him one of Dede’s ties, and Sami vows to never take it off. After going to the mosque for Eid prayer, Sami’s family stop at the shelter where Baba and Anne volunteer. Can an unexpect...

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It’s Eid al-Adha, and Sami wants to celebrate. But this year is different after his grandfather’s passing. A touching picture book about kindness towards others. Sami worries that the Eid al-Adha carnival won’t be as fun without Dede (his grandfather), who died recently. Sami’s grandmother sends him one of Dede’s ties, and Sami vows to never take it off. After going to the mosque for Eid prayer, Sami’s family stop at the shelter where Baba and Anne volunteer. Can an unexpected encounter and a special gift help Sami change his mind about celebrating? The gift of giving and putting yourself in someone else's shoes shines through in this engaging, poignant holiday story.