Mop Rides the Waves of Life

Bullying

Jaimal Yogis. Matthew Allen, illustrator. Parallax Press, 2020. ISBN 978194676460

A young surfer learns to navigate life's emotional ups and downs through mindfulness and ocean-inspired wisdom. Ages 5-9

The Promise

Friendship

Fawzia Gilani-Williams and Bridget Hodder. Cinzia Battistel, illustrator. Kar-Ben Publishing, 2023. ISBN 978172846024 

In a Moroccan village, a Jewish boy and a Muslim boy are best friends who care for a beautiful garden. When war comes and Jacob’s family must leave, his friend promises to care for their garden. Ages 3-8

Yaffa and Fatima

Friendship

Fawzia Gilani-Williams. Chiara Fedele, illustrator. Kar-Ben Publishing, 2017. ISBN 9781467789387

Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—are best friends. When they fall on hard times, they find ways to help each other. In this folktale, differences are not a cause for conflict. Ages 5-9

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