Like the Moon Loves the Sky

So, so beautiful. Warm-toned, full-bleed illustrations bring a story to each individual sentence/prayer: for example, "Inshallah you travel to thrilling new places" is accompanied by art showing three children - one in a wheelchair - playing and imagining in a blanket fort; "Inshallah you are thoughtful of plans that you make" shows a child poised to jump into an adult's arms in a swimming pool. There is one prayer per page spread, in rhyming pairs: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. / Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." (Just try reading those final lines, over a picture of a mother and daughter snuggled in bed with a book, without tearing up!) Utterly lovely. Author's note on the copyright page before show more the title page. show less

This was a beautiful story that was based around the Islamic faith. This is a wonderful story about love and family as well as religion. This book could be great for any ages and it can used to introduce different religions at a young age.

A series of hopes, dreams, and promises to a young child. Illustrated in graphic patterns with a limited palette heavy with oranges and reds, shows a child in ordinary situations with a simple statement on each page inspired by the Quran. Each statement begins with "Inshallah," which the author explains in a note at the beginning means "if God wills it."