The Best Ramadan Books for Kids (2027)

How to choose

For babies and toddlers (0–5)

Sturdy, simple books to read aloud.

1. 

   Moon's Ramadan

   Natasha Khan Kazi

   Best for: A gentle, gorgeous first Ramadan story

   The Moon guides readers through the month, from the new crescent to Eid, with lovely illustrations.

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2. 

   Ramadan: A Holy Month (Little Golden Book)

   Malik Amin

   Best for: A classic Little Golden Book

   Short, sweet and clear about fasting, the Quran and family iftars.

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3. 

   My First Ramadan

   Karen Katz

   Best for: The very youngest

   A simple, bright introduction from a much-loved picture-book author.

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4. 

   Ramadan Joy with Ilyas & Duck

   Omar S. Khawaja

   Best for: Fans of Ilyas & Duck

   Ilyas and his friend Duck discover what makes Ramadan special.

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5. 

   It's Ramadan, Curious George

   H.A. Rey & Hena Khan

   Best for: Children who love Curious George

   A lift-the-flap Ramadan adventure with a familiar character, great for mixed classrooms too.

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Picture books for ages 4–8

Stories with characters children can relate to.

1. 

   Night of the Moon

   Hena Khan

   Best for: The classic Ramadan picture book

   Yasmeen celebrates Ramadan and Eid with her family, beautifully illustrated with Islamic patterns.

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2. 

   Lailah's Lunchbox

   Reem Faruqi

   Best for: A child fasting for the first time at school

   Lailah is excited to fast but unsure how to explain it to her new classmates.

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3. 

   Ramadan Moon

   Na'ima B. Robert & Shirin Adl

   Best for: A lyrical read-aloud

   A poetic story following the Ramadan moon from start to finish.

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4. 

   The Gift of Ramadan

   Rabiah York Lumbard

   Best for: Learning what fasting really means

   Sophia decides to fast, and learns that Ramadan is about much more than food.

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5. 

   A Party in Ramadan

   Asma Mobin-Uddin

   Best for: Talking about choices

   Leena is invited to a party while she is fasting, and has a decision to make.

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6. 

   Upside-Down Iftar

   Maysa Odeh

   Best for: Cooking-loving families

   Malak helps her grandmother make maqluba for iftar, and everyone has a favourite ingredient.

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7. 

   Ramadan Around the World

   Ndaa Hassan

   Best for: Seeing the global ummah

   Children see how Ramadan is celebrated in different countries.

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Activity books, journals and cookbooks

Something to do every day of the month.

1. 

   Ramadan and Fasting Activity Book

   Aysenur Gunes

   Best for: Ages 3–7

   Stickers, puzzles and colouring that explain fasting and why Ramadan is special.

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2. 

   Ramadan Activity Book: Over 90 Fun Activities

   Noor and Aya

   Best for: Keeping children busy all month

   More than 90 activities, from mazes to journaling pages, for ages 6 and up.

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3. 

   Ramadan Journal for Kids: 30-Day Guide

   Edelitz Estacio

   Best for: Ages 7–12

   A 30-day journal to help older children reflect and set worship goals.

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4. 

   Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook

   Razeena Omar Gutta and Faaiza Osman

   Best for: Cooking together

   A picture book about a street potluck iftar, with recipes to make as a family.

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For Eid

Books to read on the night before Eid, or to give as Eid gifts.

1. 

   The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story

   Aya Khalil

   Best for: Eid eve

   A family gets ready for Eid together, with Palestinian traditions.

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2. 

   The Best Eid Ever

   Asma Mobin-Uddin

   Best for: A story about kindness

   Aneesa shares her Eid with two girls far from home.

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3. 

   Once Upon an Eid

   Edited by S.K. Ali & Aisha Saeed

   Best for: Ages 9–12

   Fifteen short stories about Eid by well-known Muslim authors.

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