Who: Iqra Publishers What: Book for preschoolers Features: Hardcover board book This is the first book in the “Bismillah Early Learners” series by IQRA’. The series introduces young children to preschool concepts such as colors and relates them to Allah’s creation, letters, shapes, and numbers through positive Islamic themes. It’s a very positive Islamic style
[ Read More ]Who: Uncle Goose What: Arabic Alphabet Blocks Features: Wooden blocks that feature the letters of the Arabic alphabet in different forms This hand-crafted wooden block set from Uncle Goose contains 28 blocks. Each block represents a letter of the Arabic alphabet as well as it’s different form i.e. how the letter would appear at the beginning, middle or end of an Arabic word. This makes
[ Read More ]Who: Desi Doll Company What: Soft plush doll that speaks and sings Features: Speaks Arabic and English An enjoyable way for children to learn about Islam and it’s teachings. Dolls have interactive hands, feet, number pad and colour pad. Each doll recites some essential Quranic words, phrases and surahs together with their meanings. A must for
[ Read More ]Who: Yasmin Mussa (Author) What: Board Book Features: A lift the flap board book that introduces kids to simple Islamic phrases. Join Zayd and his Mummy on an adventure as he tries to figure out what he needs to say in order to get to Jannah. Zayd uses various phrases such as “Alhamdullilah”, “SubhanAllah”, “Allahu Akbar” and
[ Read More ]Who: Zayneb Abdullatif What: DIY game Features: Printables and instructions Have fun teaching kids the Arabic alphabet with these adorable little fish! There are 56 fishes to cut (letters + sounds); so the more little hands you have helping you, the quicker you’ll be at making this. A great weekend craft for the whole family to enjoy.
[ Read More ]Who: Zain Bhikha What: Nasheed Features: Fun way to learn the Arabic alphabet The classic A is for Allah song by Yusuf Islam, sung here by Zain Bhikha. This beloved song is a part of so many children’s lives. Make it a part of yours. More information here – Zain Bhikha
[ Read More ]Who: Muslim Kids TV What: Fun website for kids Features: Videos, games, activities and more! A 100% halaal interactive, community-driven platform for learning and development through videos, games, etc! Lots to watch, listen, learn and do. More information here – Muslim Kids TV
[ Read More ]Who: Dawud Wharnsby What: Collection of poems and nasheeds Features: Book and audio CD A wonderful collection of 30 poems to keep the young and young at heart entertained for hours. These poems cover a number of topics including: Motherhood, Daily Prayers, Baby siblings, Life on a farm, the animal kingdom, Bullying, Ramadan, Mosques, appreciating nature
[ Read More ]Who: Desi Doll Company What: Play dough letters Features: Play dough and Arabic letter cut outs Fun Dough cutters and tools included to make fun Arabic letter with Fun Dough. Delight in this creative, fun, educational tool that includes 5 different coloured pots of Fun Dough, cutter shapes to make all 28 Arabic letters and a whole
[ Read More ]Who: Shade 7 (creator) What: Waterproof bath book Features: Colour changing book that teaches wudhu. Shade 7’s new book promises to make teaching children about body parts a fun, educational and interactive experience for all parents, particularly Muslim parents teaching their children how to do wudu, a ritual washing performed by Muslims in preparation for their 5
[ Read More ]Who: Peter Gould What: Book and app Features: The fun way for pre-schoolers to learn about Islam. Kids of the Ummah is the first title in a series of beautiful books designed for children 2-5 years old. It features wonderfully illustrated Muslim characters in 26 diverse cities around the world, from award-winning graphic designer Peter Gould. A
[ Read More ]1. Giving birth is utterly heart breaking Yes birth is all kinds of crazy/incredible yet simultaneously it can be totally heart breaking. When I came home from the hospital, Id sometimes find myself in tears for (seemingly) no reason. I simply couldnt cope with the enormity of what my body had just been through and
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