Looking through the tall trees in their backyard in Maine, Shirin and her dad search for a glimpse of the new moon, the sign that the month of Ramadan has begun. It is the time when Muslims all over the world pray, fast, and focus on good deeds. Nineyear— old Shirin wants to fast like her parents and older brother Ali, but her parents feel she is too young. When Shirin catches Ali sneaking food, she has to decide: Should she tell her parents, or use this as a chance to do a good deed?
Moon Watchers--like Lailah's Lunchbox (see page 20), another lovely picture book--is a timely celebration of Muslim traditions in America.
REZA JALALI (Portland, ME) is a teacher, writer, and community organizer. Originally from Iran, he has lived in Maine for over two decades. He writes stories to delight his children, including Moon Watchers, which explores his memories of Ramadan during his childhood in Iran. A sky watcher, he believes we each have a star named after us.
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