What Do You Do With a Problem?

By Kobi Yamada
What Do You Do with a Problem?
Synopsis
Part of the "What Do You Do With" Collection. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared.  
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    ★★★★☆
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Mindful Muslim Review

A beautifully illustrated book depicting the emotional journey through adversity. A wonderful lesson reflecting the Quranic verse “indeed with hardship there is ease” (94:6) and a reminder to see the beauty, mercy, and opportunity amidst the difficulties of life.

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Teaching Tools
  • What was happening to the problem in the beginning of the story? It kept growing.
  • Why do you think the problem kept growing?
  • What happened when the boy decided to look at his problem differently? He found beauty in it, he was able to turn it into an opportunity.
  • What does Allah ﷻ tell us about difficulty? Discuss Quranic verse 94:6.
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Illustrator: Mae Besom
Publisher: Compendium
Published: 2016
Page Count: 36
ISBN13: 9781943200009
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