Mabrook! A World of Muslim Weddings

by Na'ima B. Robert

Other authorsShirin Adl (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2016

Library's review

Mabrook! takes readers inside the world of Muslim weddings, including festive traditions like henna parties, drums and dancing, clothing traditions, and blessings and vows, from Pakistan, Morocco, Somalia, and the UK. Author’s Note, Glossary.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, World History & Culture, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Frances Lincoln Children's Books (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages

Description

"There are wonderful Muslim weddings all over the world - and you're invited! See the bridegroom riding a great white horse in Pakistan; come to a fantastic feast in Morocco; dance to the beat of drums in Somalia; eat wedding cake and biryani at a British Muslim wedding. The watch the happy couple ride away - to begin their new life together. Congratulations - mabrook!"--Page 4 of cover.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2017)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

32

Physical description

32 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

1847805884 / 9781847805881

DDC/MDS

392.5

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