Like the Moon Loves the Sky
Author: Hena Khan
Illustrator: Saffa Khan
Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2020
Publisher’s recommended age: 3+
Richly hued images and the simple lines of this story [that] reads like a lullaby present no better way of introducing young children to a faith that may well be different from their own and to the fact that mothers of all faiths and cultures want the best for their children.
This family, diverse in terms of skin color and mobility, affirms its Muslim identity through words and dress, but the message is universal. “Inshallah,” each lyrical verse begins, conveying hopes that capture the importance of being an integral part of the world, and the role and responsibility one has to contribute to its betterment.
Available Languages: English