Interfaith Week Sunday 10th November - Sunday 17th November Children's titles

The three aims of the Week are:

Strengthening good inter faith relations at all levels

Increasing awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK, in particular celebrating and building on the contribution which their members make to their neighbourhoods and to wider society

Increasing understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs.

Here's a selection of Children's titles to celebrate Interfaith week and support its aims..


Updated October 28, 2024
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LUNAR NEW YEAR
Paper Book
Discover the celebration of Lunar New Year with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book! Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special...
A year full of celebrations and festivals
Grace, Claire
Paper Book
Delve into a world of colour with Chris Corr's bright and engaging artwork and uncover a kaleidoscope of festivals celebrated all around the world.
The best Diwali ever
Shah, Sonali
Paper Book
Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be. This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and... the...
Kiki Kallira breaks a kingdom
Mandanna, Sangu
Paper Book
Kiki Kallira is more of a worrier than a warrior - but today she will learn to be a hero. The mythical beasts she loves to draw have come to life, and she is the only one who can defeat them. A middle-grade fantasy inspired by Hindu legends about anxiety, creativity and finding your own...
Asha & the spirit bird
Bilan, Jasbinder
Paper Book
  Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2019 Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2017 Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020 Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2019 Chosen as one of the Guardian's...
My grandma and me
Javaherbin, Mina
Paper Book
While Mina is growing up in Iran, the center of her world is her grandmother. Whether visiting friends next door, going to the mosque for midnight prayers during Ramadan, or taking an imaginary trip around the planets, Mina and her grandma are never far apart.
The night of the moon : [a Muslim holiday story]
Khan, Hena.
Paper Book
Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a window into modern Muslim culture--and into the ancient roots from within its...
Most Exciting Eid
Talkhani, Zeba.
Paper Book
Just one more sleep before EID! Safa is soexcited for Eid-al-Fitr. She loves drawing hennapatterns on her hands, decorating her home and munching on biryani, kebabsand samosas. It is the perfect day. Then the bestpart comes: she gets to open her presents! She is gifted a...
The proudest blue : a story of hijab and family
Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Paper Book
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!   A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.   With...
Rumaysa : a fairytale
Hafiza, Radiya
Paper Book
A magical, empowering and fantastically funny fairytale mash-up with heroines that don't need saving, from debut author Radiya Hafizah.Rumaysa, Rumaysa, let down your hijab!For as long as she can remember Rumaysa has been locked away in a tall tower, forced to use her magic to spin...
Nura and the immortal palace
Khan, M. T.
Paper Book
Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many things--to wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a...
Turtle boy
Wolkenstein, M. Evan
Paper Book
SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNER   A boy who has spent his life living inside a shell discovers the importance of taking chance in this "winner" (Booklist, starred review) of a friendship story that's perfect for fans of Wonder. Seventh grade is not...
Bluey. Easter
Paper Book
It's Easter! Bluey and Bingo think the Bunny has forgotten them again, until a clue takes them on an egg hunt . . . A gorgeous hardback book for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC...
Eid al-Adha
Mohamed, Mariam
Paper Book
Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice Ibrahim was willing to make. People mark the festival with prayer, visiting family, and gifts. Some people sacrifice an animal and share the meat with their community. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can...
Chinese New Year
Katz Cooper, Sharon
Paper Book
Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks or give each other gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Festivals around the world
Jones, Grace
Paper Book
Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural traditions via easy to read text and informative imagery. 

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