Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise

AUTHOR: KRISTEN OBARSKY

Ali the Great and the Eid Party Surprise, by Saadia Faruqi, invites readers into the heartwarming world of Ali, a Pakistani-American boy on a mission to get his brother out of the grumps on Eid. Faruqi's narrative not only resonates with children but also strikes a chord with parents, capturing the struggle of waking sleepy kids for an early Eid prayer, which often ends with at least one fussy child.

Debby Rahmalia's adorable, high-quality illustrations complement the story beautifully. Ali emerges as a lovable and relatable character, embodying the typical responsible and caring older sibling. I appreciate Faruqi filling a much-needed niche for boys' literature and this book is one in a larger series.

At just thirty-two pages, this delightful chapter book is short and sweet and will fit nicely into an Eid gift bag. Eid Mubarak!