Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story

Shirin Shamsi

Manal Mirza (illustration)

Paperback, 32 pages

Ages: 4-9 years

9781646864942

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.