Halal Hot Dogs

By Susannah Aziz, Parwinder Singh (Illustrator)

Musa's quest for the perfect Jummah treat faces unexpected hurdles. Can he savor his favorite halal hot dogs?

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40 pages· 745 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Every Friday, Musa's family enjoys a special Jummah treat, but recent choices have been unusual. Now it's Musa's turn, and he picks halal hot dogs. However, his plan faces unexpected challenges. Will Musa overcome these obstacles to enjoy his favorite treat? Dive into a delightful tale of food, faith, and family traditions.

From the publisher

Musa has the perfect idea for his special Jummah treat, but things don’t go according to plan. Will Musa be able to get a yummy Jummah treat for his family? Included in USA Today’s 12 books for kids to read during Ramadan! “Musa’s enthusiasm for halal hot dogs is infectious, and this portrait of a family and community that takes joy and pride in their identity and traditions is refreshing . . . . A joyful celebration of street food and Muslim American culture.”–Kirkus Reviews “An enjoyable tour of food, faith, and family.”–School Library Journal Every Friday after Jummah prayer at the masjid, Musa’s family has a special Jummah treat. They take turns picking out what the treat will be, but recently the choices have been . . . interesting. Week one, Mama made molokhia. It’s perfect for sharing, but gives us molokhia teeth for days! Week two, Baba burned the kufte kebabs on the grill. Week three, Seedi made his favorite riz b’haleeb-creamy rice pudding with pistachio sprinkled on top with an unexpected ingredient. Last week, Maryam brought jellybeans. . . . Finally, it’s Musa’s turn to pick, and he picks his favorite-halal hot dogs! But actually getting to eat this deliciousness turns into a journey riddled with obstacles. Will he ever get his favorite tasty treat?

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