Zahra's Blessing
Zahra's Blessing
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Zahra's Blessing

Written by Shirin Shamsi & illustrated by Manal Mirza
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4 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
22
Words per page
550L
Lexile measure
Mar 29, 2022
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“A young Muslim girl, cued as Pakistani American, prays for a blessing and ends up being one . . . A sweet story about the importance of sharing and caring that’s embedded in Islamic traditions” - Kirkus Reviews Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.

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foster careholidaysimmigration and emigrationadoptionrefugeessocial themesRamadan

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781646864935
    Publication Date
    March 29, 2022
    Publisher
    Barefoot Books
    Original Publication Date
    March 1, 2022
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    22
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021043352
    Lexile® Level
    550L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    520726
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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