Is this the way I want my child to think and act? Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
★★★★☆
Language
LANGUAGE
Is this the way I want my child to speak? Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
★★★☆☆
Story
STORY
Does this story resonate with my child? Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
★★★★☆
Beauty
BEAUTY
Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty? Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
Lighting of candles at church for wishes (prayers).
Language/Crude Imagery
Use of the word “stupid.”
Books with yellow flags are still worth reading.Yellow flags help parents decide if the content is appropriate for their child. For a list of our advisories, click here.
