Zahra's Blessing

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. Paperback or Hardcover ISBN: 9781646864942 Written by Shirin Shamsi Illustrated by Manal Mirza Ages: 5-8