{"product_id":"once-upon-an-eid-by-s-k-ali-and-aisha-saeed-book","title":"Once Upon an Eid by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Once Upon an Eid by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed – 15 Joyful Muslim Stories About Eid, Family, Hope and Belonging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce Upon an Eid by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed is a warm collection of stories about the joy, meaning, and many different ways Muslims celebrate Eid. Edited by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed, the book brings together 15 Muslim voices and gives young readers many kinds of Eid experiences in one place. Some stories are funny. Some are gentle. Some are emotional. All of them show that Eid can look different from one family, culture, or country to another while still carrying a shared feeling of celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection also includes a poem, a graphic-novel chapter, and illustrations by Sara Alfageeh, which gives the book extra variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is especially good for children who want to see Muslim life represented with warmth, and for readers who want to learn how Eid can be celebrated in many communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne holiday, many different stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEid is a special time for Muslims, but no two families celebrate it in exactly the same way. That is one of the strongest ideas in Once Upon an Eid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor one child, Eid may mean waking up early and smelling food from the kitchen. For another, it may mean putting on a new outfit, going to Eid prayer, visiting relatives, giving gifts, or waiting for a favorite sweet. Some children may celebrate in large families. Others may live in places where only a small Muslim community is nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of giving readers one picture of Eid, it gives many. That helps Muslim children see that their own family traditions are part of a wider world. It also helps non-Muslim readers learn that Muslim communities are diverse, with different languages, foods, cultures, and family experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the book feel welcoming rather than narrow. The shared center is joy, faith, family, and belonging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories that make Muslim children feel seen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren often connect strongly with books when they recognize parts of their own lives on the page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce Upon an Eid gives Muslim children a chance to read about characters who understand the excitement of Eid without needing the holiday to be explained as something unusual. The stories treat Muslim families, traditions, and celebrations as normal parts of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA child may recognize the rush of getting ready, the happiness of seeing relatives, the smell of special food, the hope of receiving gifts, or the excitement of wearing something new. Another child may recognize family problems, disappointment, or a celebration that does not go exactly as planned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresentation works best when characters are allowed to be full people. They can be excited, shy, funny, worried, kind, stubborn, or confused. They are not only there to teach readers about religion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEid is important, but so are friendship, family, mistakes, hope, and growing up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA simple way to learn about Eid through real feelings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers who do not celebrate Eid, this anthology offers a friendly way to learn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of starting with a list of facts, the book starts with people. Readers see what the day feels like through children and families. Food, clothing, prayer, visits, gifts, and community appear naturally inside stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes learning easier because emotions come first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reader can understand the excitement of waiting for a celebration even if their own holiday is different. They can understand family gatherings, special meals, or the wish for a perfect day. Once that emotional connection is made, the cultural details become easier to remember.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book can therefore work well in homes, schools, libraries, reading groups, and classrooms where children are learning about different communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt opens the door to questions in a gentle way: What is Eid? Why do families celebrate differently? What foods are special? What traditions matter most? How can people share joy even when their backgrounds are not the same?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFifteen voices keep the book fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collection can feel repetitive if every story sounds the same. Once Upon an Eid avoids that by bringing together many writers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contributors include well-known Muslim authors and creators such as G. Willow Wilson, Hena Khan, N. H. Senzai, Hanna Alkaf, Rukhsana Khan, Randa Abdel-Fattah, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Huda Al-Marashi, Asmaa Hussein, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach writer brings a different voice, setting, family, and mood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat means one story may be funny while another is quiet. One may focus on food, another on family, another on giving, disappointment, friendship, or hope. The changes in style make the book easy to return to because every new section can feel like a fresh start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe anthology also includes a poem and a graphic-novel chapter, so the reading experience changes in form as well as voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor young readers who find long novels difficult, this structure can be very helpful. They can finish one complete story at a time and still feel a sense of progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood, family and celebration fill the pages with warmth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEid is often remembered through the senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smell from the kitchen can bring back a whole childhood memory. A special dish can remind someone of a grandparent. A new outfit can make a child feel proud and excited. A family gathering can be noisy, busy, funny, and loving all at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce Upon an Eid uses these kinds of details to make the holiday feel alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe publisher highlights foods such as samosas and bean pie, showing from the beginning that Muslim celebrations do not all look or taste the same. That variety is important. Islam is shared across many cultures, and the book reflects that broad community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers in Bangladesh, this can feel especially meaningful because Eid is already connected with food, family visits, new clothes, prayer, and shared joy. At the same time, the stories allow readers to see how Muslim families in other places create their own traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoy is important, but the stories are not all simple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA joyful book does not need every character to have a perfect day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of what makes this anthology useful is that it allows different emotions to appear around Eid. A celebration can include excitement and disappointment. Family gatherings can include love and stress. Someone may feel left out, worried, or sad even during a happy holiday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose feelings make the stories more believable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren learn that a special day does not have to be perfect to matter. A small act of kindness can change someone’s mood. A family problem can be handled with patience. Hope can remain even when plans go wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives the collection emotional value beyond the holiday itself. It can help young readers think about empathy, generosity, patience, gratitude, and how people care for one another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong choice for young readers and family reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABRAMS lists Once Upon an Eid for readers ages 8 to 12, making it especially suitable for middle-grade readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe short-story format also makes it flexible. A child can read independently, or a parent can read one story with them and talk about it afterward. Siblings can choose favorite stories. Teachers can use selected pieces for classroom discussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the book contains different voices and forms, readers can also compare how each writer creates a mood or tells a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents looking for books with positive Muslim representation may appreciate the focus on celebration, culture, family, and everyday life. Teachers and librarians may find it useful when building diverse reading lists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book does not need to be saved only for Eid. The stories can be read at any time of year because the feelings inside them are wider than one day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Once Upon an Eid worth reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection has several features that make it easy to recommend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFifteen Muslim voices sharing different experiences of Eid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories centered on joy, family, faith, food, friendship, and belonging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresentation of different Muslim cultures and communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mix of short stories, a poem, a graphic-novel chapter, and illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessible reading for middle-grade children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA format that works well for independent reading or family reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong discussion value for schools, libraries, and book clubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm stories that can be enjoyed by Muslim and non-Muslim readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA useful introduction to the diversity found within Muslim communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations by Sara Alfageeh that add visual interest throughout the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a book that feels celebratory without making every story identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho should read Once Upon an Eid?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a strong choice for Muslim children who want stories that reflect their faith and celebrations. It is also a good choice for parents who want a family-friendly collection connected to Eid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeachers, librarians, and non-Muslim families can use it as an accessible way to learn about Muslim life through fiction rather than through a dry explanation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may especially suit readers who enjoy short stories because they can move from one voice to another without committing to one long plot. Children who are still building reading confidence may also enjoy being able to complete one story at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection can make a thoughtful Eid-season read, a classroom title, a holiday reading project, or a year-round book about family and belonging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium reading copy from Bookish Wonderland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce Upon an Eid is the kind of collection children and families may return to around the holiday season, so comfortable reading and durability matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBookish Wonderland offers a reader-friendly copy with premium eye-soothing cream paper, crystal-clear print, and high-quality stitched plus glue binding for better longevity. The soft cream paper supports comfortable reading, while the clear printing helps both text and illustrated elements stay easy to follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor readers comparing the Book price in Bangladesh for Once Upon an Eid by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed, Bookish Wonderland offers a convenient local option for ordering this joyful Muslim anthology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationwide delivery is available across Bangladesh, including delivery inside and outside Dhaka. Cash on delivery is available, and fast or urgent delivery options may also be available in Dhaka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA book that celebrates both difference and togetherness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the best things about Once Upon an Eid is that it does not suggest there is only one correct way for Eid to feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies may eat different foods, wear different clothes, speak different languages, and live in very different places. Yet many of the emotions are shared: excitement, gratitude, love, hope, and the wish to be close to people who matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Muslim child can recognize the shared holiday while discovering traditions that are new to them. A non-Muslim child can learn that a global faith includes many cultures and voices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake your next family reading time more joyful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce Upon an Eid by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed offers a bright, varied, and heartfelt way to experience Eid through stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt gives children fifteen Muslim voices instead of one single view. It includes family moments, food, prayer, gifts, traditions, humor, hope, and the little surprises that make celebrations memorable. The short-story format makes it easy to read in small sessions, while the range of voices keeps each section fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a book that celebrates Muslim children with warmth and lets young readers see how many different forms Eid joy can take, this collection is a strong choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder Once Upon an Eid by S. K. 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