Ramadan Rain
$31.77
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
10 March 2026
Summary
In this heartwarming celebration of family and faith, join Haneen and her Momma as they celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan with prayers made on a rainy day.
Haneen’s Momma says that during Ramadan raindrops bring blessings and answer prayers. As they travel through the streets on a slow bus ride, rain drips down the window, and Haneen prays for new shoes and bright dresses—gifts she really, really wants to receive for Eid.
When they arrive at the masjid, Haneen makes Eid car…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593705445 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593705440 |
| Author: | Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Aliaa Betawi |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
★ “A contemplative tale of patience, gratitude, belonging, and the beauty of the rain.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “A moving, beautifully crafted addition to Ramadan and Eid collections that is ideal for storytimes, classroom or family discussions, and any setting where empathy and emotional literacy are nurtured.” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “Rainy-day visuals contrast with more vibrant hues in delicate illustrations across a work that employs an apt metaphor—weather—for both the family’s economic anxiety and the main character’s internal turmoil.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The vivid text is rife with poetic, sensory details that nonetheless ring true for a child’s narration….Have this on hand for an Eid celebration or for a simple reminder to prioritize people over presents.” —The Bulletin
“This meaningful story celebrates family, faith, and gratitude and is perfect for fans of Hena Khan and Reem Faruqi.” —Booklist
About The Author
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, MSEd, is a former English teacher who has educated children and teens for fifteen years. As an inaugural AMAL fellow with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she developed foundational curricular frameworks for youth and adult anti-racist programming. Her picture books and short stories, which feature young Black and Muslim protagonists, have been recognized as the best in children’s literature by Time magazine, Read Across America, and NPR. These works include Salat in Secret, a Kirkus Best Book of the Year and a Golden Kite Award Honor recipient; Abdul’s Story; Hold Them Close; Mommy’s Khimar, Once Upon an Eid (anthology contributor), and Your Name Is a Song.
Aliaa Betawi is a self-taught Palestinian artist based in Alexandria, Egypt who developed her craft by observing her gifted mother. She believes that every kid deserves a childhood filled with magical, joyful memories and this is what she works to give to all kids, including herself. Her debut, A Map for Falasteen, was her opportunity to capture a single elusive memory in Palestine, a memory she could not enjoy as a Palestinian child in exile.
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