Awards

• Long-listed for Best Picture Book 2024 (Australia)

Overview

This month is different from the others. It starts with the sighting of a new crescent moon. 'Slow down, be kind to yourself and think good thoughts.' This month, we learn to do big things by changing one little thing at a time... It's the first time for Deenie, the youngest member of a Muslim family, to fast during Ramadan. She comes across some challenges, but by the end of the month, she learns that there is a lot more to Ramadan than giving up food and water. A warm and joyful story offering children the chance to see themselves or their friends in the celebration of the spiritual practice of Ramadan. 'Beautifully tender ... a wonderful book that will engender understanding, respect and many discussions around values and kindness.' Marie Alafaci, Magpies Magazine

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9781761068423

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'The wide variety of expressions of Islam, and ways non-Muslims can show support for their Muslim friends, are shown in the beautifully tender text and richly coloured illustrations ... every page is touching and uplifting ... a wonderful book that will engender understanding, respect and many discussions around values and kindness.' Marie Alafaci, Mapgies Magazine

Author Information

Inda Ahmad Zahri writes and illustrates stories that are often imbued with her fervent wish for a kinder world. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, she now splits her time between her garden home in Meanjin/Brisbane and a sandy spot in the Middle East.She counts books, languages, Malaysian rice dishes and the ocean as some of her greatest loves.Inda's debut book,Salih,was a Notable Book in the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Awards. She has written several other picture books and received an ASA/CA Mentorship Award in 2021 to develop a middle grade novel. The Month That Makes the Year is her first author-illustrator title.Inda is also a surgical doctor, a vocation that has taught her to be meticulous while embracing chaos, and to appreciate the gentler moments in life.www.indabinda.com

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