Prophet Stories

We are currently on book 8 out of 11 in this series and the 6-year-old is decidedly in LOVE with these books. I guess the lively, cartoonish illustrations is the main attraction for her! The language used is also suitable to her level of reading compared to other series of prophet stories we’ve read thus far, with shorter sentences and simpler words she can (mostly) read herself. I actually hesitated before buying the set due to the price, but it was a wise purchase. She’s gaining a lot of understanding from these books. How do I know? Because she asks questions as we read! ^.^

National Geographic Readers: Planet Earth Collection

The National Geographic Readers have been catching my eye each time I browse the local bookstores. Since I’ve been meaning to introduce the kiddo to non-fiction books suitable for her reading level, we picked up this title. I have to admit, it was the breathtaking photos (typical in NatGeo publications) that impressed us first. Non-fiction titles for kids without infographics or pictures would be pretty boring after all. This title turned out to be a hit, and she’s even learnt some scientific words from it masha Allah. She’s especially interested in volcanoes right now!

I Wonder How Many

If you plan to introduce your preschooler to the 99 names of Allah, this title should be in your library! I picked it up on a whim at a book fair and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the book as a whole. The story is written in rhyme and a delight to read aloud. We’re referring back to this book quite often these days as we learn Allah’s 99 names, one at a time. I would also recommend other books by the same author and publisher; the content is pretty impressive and we’ve been enjoying them very much!