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New York : Salaam Reads, [2018]
Description
A young Muslim girl puts on a head scarf and not only feels closer to her mother, she also imagines herself as a queen, the sun, a superhero, and more.
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
A young girl plays with her mother's beautiful khimars - an alternative word for hijab, often favored by African-American Muslims - in this brightly illustrated picture-book celebration. Selecting one in her favorite color (yellow), the girl has many imaginative adventures - playing at being a
One of a group of new children's books published by Salaam Reads, a newly formed imprint of Simon & Schuster whose catalogue is intended to highlight the experiences of young Muslim Americans, Mommy's Khimar is a title that left me with mixed feelings. I appreciated the true sense of family love and togetherness displayed in author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's narrative, and thought illustrator Ebony Glenn's artwork was lovely. Unfortunately, although I do think representation is important, and applaud Salaam Reads' overall goal to publish stories featuring American children who are Muslim, I simply couldn't muster any enthusiasm for a book aimed at young girls which promotes the idea of the hijab as something positive. Given the sexual and religious politics implicit in the wearing of this garment, and the profound ethical objections I have to those politics, I simply can't take the book to heart, or recommend it to young children, despite its other fine qualities.
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superhero, and a mama bird - as well as real-world ones, like attending mosque. In the end, the khimar is most important to the girl as a means of connecting her to her beloved mother...One of a group of new children's books published by Salaam Reads, a newly formed imprint of Simon & Schuster whose catalogue is intended to highlight the experiences of young Muslim Americans, Mommy's Khimar is a title that left me with mixed feelings. I appreciated the true sense of family love and togetherness displayed in author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's narrative, and thought illustrator Ebony Glenn's artwork was lovely. Unfortunately, although I do think representation is important, and applaud Salaam Reads' overall goal to publish stories featuring American children who are Muslim, I simply couldn't muster any enthusiasm for a book aimed at young girls which promotes the idea of the hijab as something positive. Given the sexual and religious politics implicit in the wearing of this garment, and the profound ethical objections I have to those politics, I simply can't take the book to heart, or recommend it to young children, despite its other fine qualities.
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LibraryThing member WeeTurtle
A cute and brightly coloured picture book about a young girl talking about her mother and the khimars she wears. She plays imaginatively with them, one in particular, and talks about how she associates them with the love of her family and especially her mother. The book includes some diversity as
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the women and children are represented in different appearances, and the grandmother is Christian rather than Muslim, all accepted easily by the young girl. Show Less
LibraryThing member bookbrig
The colors in this story are so beautiful and vibrant. Love!
LibraryThing member jennybeast
Lovely picture book, starring a little girl with a big imagination. Wholly positive and loving depiction of Muslim culture, tolerant families, and joyful colors.
Awards
NPR: Books We Love (2018)
CCBC Choices (2019)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Primary — 2019)
Notable Children's Book (Younger Readers — 2019)
Nerdy Book Award (2018)
Penn GSE's Best Books for Young Readers (Selection — Picture Books — 2018)
Picture This Recommendation List (Fiction — 2019)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Picture Books — 2018)
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Original publication date
2018
ISBN
9781534400597