Eidtale (an Abrams Trail Tale) - (An Abrams Trail Tale) by Aaliya Jaleel (Board Book)

About the Book

"A feast-filled Eid al-Fitr adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open!"--

Book Synopsis

Gifts and gatherings, feasts and fireworks--welcome to an Eid al-Fitr board book adventure with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open!

The Abrams Trail Tale series takes readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures. EidTale, written and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel, follows a brother and sister as they make their way through their neighborhood delivering gifts to uncles sipping cha'i, favorite neighbors, and friends before they meet up with their family for prayer and a big, celebratory dinner.

Young readers will delight in the clever die-cut surprises throughout and the dramatic quadruple gatefold at the end that reveals a special, festive Eid celebration.

Enjoy the Abrams Trail Tale series:

• BunnyTale - A springtime adventure with bunnies preparing for a joyful Easter celebration
• EidTale - A joyful celebration of Eid al-Fitr in a vibrant neighborhood
• LunarTale - A colorful exploration of Lunar New Year traditions
• MerryTale - A festive journey to Santa's workshop for Christmas cheer
• Sesame Street SpookyTale - A Halloween-themed visit to Count's castle with beloved Sesame Street characters
• SpookyTale - A Halloween adventure through haunted woods and a spooky house

Review Quotes

***STARRED REVIEW***
"[P]ages unfold to show the festivities and joy surrounding this special Muslim holiday. The community brims with love and connection. Highly recommended"--School Library Journal

About the Author

Aaliya Jaleel is a Sri Lankan American illustrator who loves illustrating bold, bright color palettes and memorable characters. She greatly enjoys working on fun patterns and textile designs that are heavily inspired by classical South Asian and Islamic art. Her books include This Is Why We Pray, Ali and the Moon, and Hannah and the Ramadan Gift. Aaliya is also a designer for animation. She resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and sweet cat, Sterling.