Author: Amatullah AlMarwani
Illustrator: Sudha Choudhary
Publisher: Goodword Books; 2003 reprinted 2010
Age: 4 and up
Opening:
Zaahir and Jamel are friends fast and true
Where one goes, the other goes too!
With a brand-new adventure each and every day
They invite you to join their fun along the way.
Today they are going to the Masjid for prayer
Let's watch and learn what happens there....
Summary:
This early reader rhyming series is based upon a young Muslim boy (Zaahir) and his
furry friend (Jamel the Camel). Come along with them and experience the pleasure and
joy of this beautiful ride to the mosque. Learning about Islam will be more fun than ever
with your Muslim pals Zaahir and Jamel the Camel
Resources:
The book includes lots of activities like an Islamic quiz, puzzle, Arabic activity, glossary and more at the end of the story.
Why I like this book:
I really like rhyming books and the author, Amatullah AlMarwani does a wonderful job weaving a fun and lyrical tale about a boy and his camel friend as they visit the mosque. Young children will learn and experience the pleasure and joy that Zaahir and Jamel has while there. I love that there are activities included at the end of the book that reinforces what they learned in a fun way.
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