Mindful Muslim Reader Review

The Proudest Blue

The Proudest Blue

Gold star
Ages:
  • Audiobooks
  • 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

  • Courage
  • Modesty
Heart

Struggles

  • Family Ties
  • Self-Worth
Why Should
Why Should My Child Read This Book?

“Her hijab smiles at me the whole way.” This endearing story captures the deep love and adoration Faizah feels for her elder sister Asiya, as Asiya navigates her first day of wearing hijab. Vivacious Faizah beams with pride, admiration and a deep reverence for the blue hijab her sister proudly wears as she walks with her to school and checks on her throughout the day. When Faizah catches hurtful words from other students, we hear the guiding voice of their mother gently reminding them of the importance of being strong, understanding one’s faith, and leaving behind careless and thoughtless words spewed out of ignorance. The perpetrators were not given a name or a face, further illustrating their insignificance. This book earns our Gold Star as it beautifully captures love of family grounded in faith and its significance in developing strength and resilience in our children.

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What is this book
What’s This Book About?
With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It’s the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it’s her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab–a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.
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Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
Illustrator: Hatem Aly
Publishers: Brown Books for Young Readers, Little
Published: 2019
Page Count: 36
ISBN13: 9780316519007
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