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Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story

Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story

Written by Shirin Shamsi

Illustrated by Manal Mirza

Ages 4–7 Picture book

Zahra hopes Ramadan will bring her a sister. After losing her beloved teddy bear, she helps her mother at a shelter for asylum seekers and befriends a child who has lost much more.

Why We Love It

Foster families deserve space on children’s bookshelves. This Ramadan story offers that welcome representation, with back matter to help grownups talk about fostering and Muslim traditions.

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