The Masjid Kamal Loves

by Ashley Franklin (Author) Aaliya Jaleel (Illustrator)

The Masjid Kamal Loves
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

From the author of Not Quite Snow White comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of Mommy's Khimar and Abdul's Story.

Friday is Kamal's favorite day of the week because he gets to go to the masjid for Jumu'ah prayer. The masjid is where he can be with his friends, hear the teachings of the imam, and pray with the community that he loves so dearly. He just can't help the bounce in his step, the smile on his face, or the joy bubbling up in his chest every time Friday rolls around!

Inspired by the famous nursery rhyme "This Is the House That Jack Built," each spread in this buoyant picture book builds on the rhythmic list of things Kamal loves about the masjid.

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$18.99

Kirkus

Starred Review
Friendship, community, worship, and fun—what a desirable combination! 
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781534499836
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Salaam Reads
Publication date
June 20, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV033270 - Juvenile Fiction | Religious | Muslim
JUV039280 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Religion & Faith
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Muslims
Prayer
Cumulative tales
Mosques

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