Grover prepares for Rosh Hashanah, cleaning the house, blowing the shofar, and eating apples and honey.

"One family celebrates the Hindu festival of lights"--

"As winter winds down and springtime seems like it's still a dream away, a family begins preparations for Purim. It's time to fill hamantaschen, swing groggers, and gather together. Whether dressed as a queen or in a Mordecai crown, let's celebrate how Queen Esther's bravery protected the Jews!"--Jacket.

"It is important for us to constantly seek and attain knowledge. According to ahadith, human beings are in a state of loss, unless they are in one of the following states: 1. learning and understanding, 2. teaching, 3. practicing what they have learned or 4. preparing to learn or practice." -- Amazon.com

"When we think about Allah, it should be with an outlook of love, honor, mercy and compassion. After all, He is involved and helps us in all our affairs. One way that we can strengthen our remembrance of Allah is by looking at and appreciating His blessings. By doing so, we are able to see Allah in everything and everywhere." -- Amazon.com

Sophie tries to fast for Ramadan for the first time, but her grumbling stomach and her little brother's cookies are too much and she must find a different way to celebrate.

A mouse upsets villagers just before Passover by stealing a crumb of bread from one house and running into another, then brings neighbors together to finish preparing for the holiday. Includes background information about the story and glossary.

The arrival of new student Marwa, a fellow sixth-grader who's a strict Muslim, helps Aliya come to terms with her own lukewarm practice of the faith and her embarrassment over others' reactions to their beliefs.

Every Friday Musa's family takes turns picking out a Jummah treat which they use to try all different foods, but when it is Musa's turn he sticks to his favorite halal hot dogs to share.

"Islam places great emphasis on the importance of family. A prospering society is made up of healthy families, which are the essence of a society. The ideal Islamic family is one with a warm, nurturing atmosphere whose positive effects are manifest in everyone, especially the children. In fact, the beneficial effects of a positive family environment transcend beyond the household, and its blessings are palpable within the society at large." -- Amazon.com...