The Best Islamic Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers

How to choose

First words and duas

Board books for babies and young toddlers.

1. 

   I Say Bismillah

   Noor H. Dee

   Best for: Learning to say Bismillah

   Nabil and Noura try to remember to say Bismillah before eating Mum’s cupcakes.

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2. 

   Duas for Kids: Daily Islamic Prayers for Children

   Penguin Books

   Best for: First daily duas

   12 short duas for everyday moments, in a sturdy board book.

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3. 

   Eid (Bright Baby Touch and Feel)

   Roger Priddy

   Best for: Babies

   A touch-and-feel board book introducing Eid with photographs and textures.

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4. 

   Alif Baa Taa: Learning My Arabic Alphabet

   Asma Wahab & Nadia Afghani

   Best for: First Arabic letters

   A friendly introduction to the Arabic alphabet for little ones.

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Quran and Prophet stories

Bedtime favourites.

1. 

   My First Quran Storybook

   Saniyasnain Khan

   Best for: The bedtime classic

   Short, beautifully illustrated stories from the Quran, told simply for young children.

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2. 

   Goodnight Stories from the Quran

   Saniyasnain Khan

   Best for: A story a night

   Gentle Quran stories for bedtime from Goodword’s bestselling series.

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3. 

   My First Book About the Qur'an

   Sara Khan

   Best for: What is the Quran?

   Explains the Quran to toddlers in simple words.

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4. 

   My First Book About Prophet Muhammad

   Sara Khan

   Best for: Learning about the Prophet ﷺ

   Simple teachings of the Prophet for toddlers and young children.

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Books about Allah

Answers to little ones’ big questions.

1. 

   But… Who Is Allah?

   Bachar Karroum

   Best for: The "Who is Allah?" question

   A gentle introduction to Allah for young children.

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2. 

   Ilyas & Duck Search for Allah

   Omar S. Khawaja

   Best for: A fun story about Allah

   Ilyas and Duck go on a search and discover Allah through His creation.

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3. 

   Where Is Allah?

   Emma Apple

   Best for: Simple answers

   Emma Apple’s simple, well-loved book answering where Allah is.

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4. 

   Allah and Me

   Vinni Rahman

   Best for: Gratitude

   Helps children see Allah’s gifts in everyday life.

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Muslim family life

Stories with families that look like yours.

1. 

   Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns

   Hena Khan

   Best for: Learning colours

   A rhyming book of colours using Islamic objects and traditions.

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2. 

   Like the Moon Loves the Sky

   Hena Khan

   Best for: A loving bedtime poem

   A tender poem of a mother’s hopes for her child, inspired by the Quran.

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3. 

   Mommy's Khimar

   Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

   Best for: Little girls

   A girl plays dress-up in her mother’s colourful headscarves.

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4. 

   Under My Hijab

   Hena Khan

   Best for: Talking about hijab

   A girl describes the women in her life and how they wear hijab.

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5. 

   Bilal Cooks Daal

   Aisha Saeed

   Best for: Food, friends and patience

   Bilal shares his favourite dish with his friends.

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Questions parents and readers ask