We're Off to Pray
By (Author) Sana Munshey
Illustrated by Eman Salem
Islamic Foundation
Islamic Foundation
2nd August 2016
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Picture storybooks
297.382
Hardback
32
Width 203mm, Height 203mm
297g
A nice story that introduces the Muslim prayer and many of its components in a simple story that many children of faith will relate to - choosing whether to play first or later.
Written in rhyming couplets that will have parents and children reading along quickly.
, giving readers a similar narrative and the same bright illustration style.
Set in a Western context this book will foster a sense of belonging with English speaking readers in Europe and America.
Includes a wall poster that helps children to understand the steps to prepare for prayer, and the ones involved in praying.
Mother of four, Sana is currently residing in Qatar, but home is still Ann Arbor, Canada. Her inspiration for writing came from her children, whom she home schools - with reading and storytelling being their favourite pass-time.