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Night of the Moon

A Muslim Holiday Story By Hena Khan
Illustrated by Julie Paschkis

8 x 11 in; 36 pp ; full-color throughout, ages 4-8
Hardcover
Published in June, 2008
ISBN 9780811860628
ISBN10 0811860620

$16.99  

Night of the Moon -- Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture—and into the ancient roots from within its traditions have grown.

Hena Khan is a Pakistani Muslim-American who has written numerous books for children. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.

Julie Paschkis is an artist and illustrator living in Seattle, Washington.