Why We Love It

This beautifully illustrated story shares timeless messages about kindness, courage, and discovering your own unique path.

Skills It Builds

• Self-awareness

• Confidence

• Listening and communication

• Social-emotional development

Talk About It Together

Ask your child:

• What advice did Adri's parents share?

• Who gives you guidance?

• How do your family members help you learn and grow?

Faith Connection

Just as Adri's parents guide him, we are blessed with guidance from our families and from Mawlana Hazar Imam, who encourages us to live with compassion, wisdom, and purpose.

Why We Love It

A simple story that shows how one act of kindness can inspire many more.

Skills It Builds

• Empathy

• Kindness

• Early language

• Animal recognition

• Rhyming

Talk About It Together

Ask your child:

• How did the animals help one another?

• What is something kind we can do for someone today?

• How does it feel when someone is kind to you?

Faith Connection

Our faith teaches us to care for others with kindness and compassion. Share stories of Hazrat Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the many ways he demonstrated kindness to everyone around him.

Why We Love It

This joyful book celebrates the many different kinds of families and reminds children that every family is unique and special.

Skills It Builds

• Social-emotional development

• Respect for diversity

• Sense of belonging

• Vocabulary

Talk About It Together

Ask your child:

• What makes our family special?

• Who helps take care of you?

• How do we show love to one another?

Faith Connection

Families play an important role in Islam. As children grow, they can learn about the love and support shared within the family of Hazrat Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Ahl al-Bayt, helping them understand the importance of caring for and supporting one another.

Why We Love It

This beautiful book celebrates babies from around the world through vibrant photographs that highlight different cultures, traditions, and everyday life. It reminds children that while we may look different or live in different places, we are all part of one global family.

Skills It Builds

• Visual attention and facial recognition

• Early social-emotional development

• Language and vocabulary

• Appreciation for diversity

Talk About It Together

As you read, point to each baby's face and describe what you see.

• "Look at the baby's smile!"

• "What color is the baby's hat?"

• "The baby looks happy. How do you think they're feeling?"

Encourage your child to notice similarities and differences between the babies while celebrating that every child is special.

Faith Connection

Allah created people from many cultures, languages, and backgrounds. As you point to each child, remind your child that Allah made every one of us unique and special. Through the guidance of Mawlana Hazar Imam, we are encouraged to become compassionate global citizens who appreciate diversity, care for others, and contribute positively to the world.

Why We Love It

This timeless bedtime story helps create a calm, predictable routine while introducing children to familiar objects and comforting rituals before sleep.

Skills It Builds

• Language and vocabulary

• Listening and attention

• Predictable routines

• Early cognitive development

Talk About It Together

As you read, point to familiar objects and say goodnight together.

• "Goodnight teddy bear."

• "Goodnight window."

• "Goodnight moon."

You can also walk through your home before bedtime, saying goodnight to family members, favorite toys, and special objects. This helps build vocabulary while creating a comforting bedtime routine.

Faith Connection

Consistent bedtime routines help children feel safe and secure. You may choose to include a short prayer, devotional music, or words of gratitude before bed. If the moon or stars are visible, step outside together and wonder about Allah's beautiful creation.

Ask your child:

• "Who made the moon?"

• "Who made the stars?"

Then respond together:
"Allah made the moon. Allah made the stars. Shukran Lillah Walhamdulillah!"

Why We Love It

This heartwarming story celebrates unconditional love while helping children begin to recognize different emotions and body parts. It provides wonderful opportunities for bonding through touch, movement, and conversation.

Skills It Builds

• Body awareness

• Early emotional development

• Vocabulary

• Social-emotional bonding

• Sensory exploration

Talk About It Together

As you read, gently touch the body parts mentioned in the story.

• Touch your child's head when reading about their "top side."

• Touch their toes, hands, tummy, and back as each body part is introduced.

• Label emotions using facial expressions, such as happy, sad, silly, or mad.

These playful interactions help children learn body awareness while strengthening their connection with you.

Faith Connection

Children thrive when they feel loved, accepted, and secure. Through your nurturing touch, loving words, and daily interactions, your child begins to understand trust and belonging. As they grow, these experiences lay the foundation for understanding Allah's love, mercy, and care for all of His creation.

Why We Love It

This heartwarming story introduces young children to empathy, kindness, and compassion through the experiences of a young bear cub. As the bear learns to care for others after experiencing care himself, children begin to understand the importance of helping, comforting, and showing kindness to those around them.

Skills It Builds

• Social-emotional development

• Empathy and compassion

• Early language and vocabulary

• Listening and attention

• Observation and communication

Talk About It Together

As you read, point to the illustrations and describe what is happening.

• "How do you think the bear is feeling?"

• "What is the bear doing to help?"

• "How can we show kindness to others?"

For younger babies, simply narrate the pictures, label emotions (happy, sad, hurt, excited), and talk about the caring actions you see. Even if your child only listens for a few pages, they are building language skills and learning through your voice.

Faith Connection

Our faith teaches us to care for others with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. Share stories of Hazrat Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), such as The Prophet and the Unkind Woman, to introduce these values in an age-appropriate way. Through your words and actions, your child begins to learn that caring for others is an important part of living our faith.