Mindful Muslim Reader Review

Mindful Muslim Reader book recommendation Sittis Secrets

Sitti’s Secrets

Ages:
  • Muslim Books
  • Read Aloud
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    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.

Values

  • Gratitude
  • Resilience
Heart

Struggles

  • Complaining
  • Consumerism
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

Against the poignant backdrop of the Palestinian struggle, this heartwarming narrative beautifully captures the universal bond between a granddaughter and her grandmother. Their love transcends the barriers of oceans, languages, and even The Iron Wall. Narrated through the innocent eyes of a child, the story not only inspires hope for a better future but also underscores the transformative power of tradition in rooting a child’s sense of belonging to her heritage and history.

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Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
Edition: 1st Printing, First Edition
Illustrator: Nancy Carpenter
Publisher: Four Winds Press
Published: 1994
ISBN13: 9780027684605
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