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Our Favorite Day of the Year
Part of the Our Favorite series
- Subject
- Diversity & Multicultural
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Re
- Size
- 22.1 cm Ă 27.9 cm
- ISBN
- 9781481485630
A heartwarming picture book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the school year as they become the best of friends.
Musaâs feeling nervous about his first day of school. Heâs not used to being away from home and he doesnât know any of the other kids in his class. And when he meets classmates MoisĂ©s, Mo, and Kevin, Musa isnât sure theyâll have much in common. But over the course of the year, the four boys learn more about each other, the holidays they celebrate, their favorite foods, and what they like about school. The more they share with each other, the closer they become, until Musa canât imagine any better friends.
In this charming story of friendship and celebrating differences, young readers can discover how entering a new friendship with an open mind and sharing parts of yourself brings people together. And the calendar of holidays at the end of the book will delight children as they identify special events they can celebrate with friends throughout the year.
About the creators
A. E. AliAuthor
A. E. Ali is a writer based in California. Her favorite day of the year is Eid al-Fitr.
Rahele Jomepour BellIllustrator
Rahele Jomepour Bell is an illustrator of several picture books, including Our Favorite Day of the Year by A. E. Ali on the Salaam Reads list. Rahele came to the United States from Iran in 2011 and pursued her dream of studying art at Iowa State University where she received her MFA in integrated visual arts. She believes all people share a common home in planet Earth, but may differ in their skin color, way of life, and their thinking. She loves these differences and believes this is what makes the world a beautiful place to live. Visit her at RaheleStudio.com.
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What reviewers said
RECEIVED FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!
âThis celebration of diversity and friendship includes lush descriptions of each holiday and can serve as an entry point for any one of them. Bellâs textured illustrations are festive and youthful, picturing a diverse, child-centered worldâŠThe dual focus on friendship and diversity makes this choice a winner.â
âA comforting story that will help build bridges among children of different backgrounds and faiths.â
âThe highlight of this earnest celebrationâof festivities, varied family configurations, and friendshipâis Bellâs art, created using digital brushes and scanned, hand-painted textures, which feature intricate patterns and endearing portraits of the students.â
âGorgeously inviting illustrations and a joyful theme will likely make Our Favorite Day of the Year kindergarten classrooms' favorite book of the yearâŠThis lovely book is the consummate first day read for preschool or kindergarten.â
âReaders will revel in this openhearted look at how friendships are easy to form when everyone is willing to share and rejoice in what makes each person unique.â
âGorgeously inviting illustrations and a joyful themeâŠthe consummate first day read.â
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