Zain’s Super Friday

Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub Date
10/10/2023
Contributors
illustrated by Nez Riaz
Pages
32
ISBN13
9781643794242
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Join Zain and his dad on a special visit to their local mosque to attend jumu’ah prayers in this heartwarming picture book from the author of Under My Hijab.

Early Friday morning, Zain leaps out of bed ready to save the world from alien invaders! But his dad has other plans for Zain on this special day of the week. Dad takes Zain to the mosque and guides him through his first jumu’ah prayers. But Zain’s quest for a superhero adventure leads to supersize distractions. Can Zain rein in his powerful impulses and appreciate this special experience with his dad and community?

With spirited text by award-winning author Hena Khan and dynamic illustrations by artist Nez Riaz, Zain’s Super Friday is a celebration of Muslim traditions, imagination, and the joy of community.

Reviews

  • A lovely tale of father-son bonding set against the backdrop of jumu’ah prayers at the mosque.

  • Combining childhood fascination with superpowers and cultural traditions, this is an accessible purchase for picture book shelves.

Resources

Zain’s Super Friday Teacher’s Guide