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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A World for Me and You: Where Everyone Is Welcome
Asika, Uju
Paper Book
In this uplifting picture book, you imagine a world where everyone looks identical, where all food tastes the same, where we all speak the same language. A world that is...well, pretty boring. But with an explosion of colour, the pages soon come to life. This joyful picture book encourages...
Hats of faith
Cohan, Medeia
Paper Book
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.
Let's celebrate! : special days around the world
DePalma, Kate
Paper Book
"An accessible tool for teaching children about world cultures, seasonal special events, and festivals for school and public library collections" ― School Library Journal Experience the wonder of 13 holidays from around the world! From the Spring Festival...
Shu Lin's grandpa
Goodfellow, Matt
Paper Book
Shu Lin has just started at a new school. She stands alone in the playground and at lunchtime she eats by herself from little boxes of brightly coloured food. "Whats up with her?" says Barney. But when Shu Lins grandpa comes to school and shows the class his amazing Chinese paintings, everything...
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
In a true tale of a young girl in Iran and her grandmother, this beautiful ode to family celebrates small moments of love that become lifelong memories. "This apparently uneventful story is imbued with quiet richness; the careful delight of daily routines adding up to a lifetime's worth of love."...
Night of the moon : a Muslim holiday story
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
Now in paperback, this sweet tale follows Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, as she 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...
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
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It's Faizah's first day of school, and her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab - made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face...
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.; Asif, Hazem
Paper Book
Turtle boy
Wolkenstein, M. Evan
Paper Book
The heartwarming and heartbreaking story of a boy who's afraid to live, learning to embrace the life he has from a boy who soon may die. This is a powerful story of hope and friendship, perfect for fans of Wonder and The Goldfish Boy. Exploring self-image, family and grief, this...
Bluey: Easter
Bluey
Paper Book
Celebrate Easter with Bluey! It's Easter and Bingo is worried the Easter bunny has forgotten about her and Bluey like last year. But when they wake up to a series of clues, Bluey and Bingo are led on an exciting Easter egg treasure hunt around the house! Join...
Christmas
Amstutz, Lisa J.
Paper Book
It's time to celebrate Christmas. There's so much to do! Make Christmas cake and decorate the Christmas tree. Have dinner with your family. Exchange presents. This important Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Eid Al-Adha
Mohamed, Mariam
Paper Book
Eid al-Adha is about celebrating! It is a Muslim festival remembering the sacrifice made long ago by Ibrahim for his son. 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...
Hanukkah
Server, Jessica
Paper Book
Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honours a war Jewish people won. This allowed them to freely practise their religion. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and...
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.
Celebrations
Joanna Brundle
Paper Book
These colourful and vibrant titles take A Look at Life Around the World. Young readers can explore how other people work play learn and live in this diverse and informative series.|These colourful and vibrant titles take A Look at Life Around the World. Young readers can explore how other people...
Kwanzaa
Amstutz, Lisa J.
Paper Book
It's time to celebrate Kwanzaa! Light the kinara. Eat a big feast with your family. During Kwanzaa, people come together. They celebrate African-American heritage.
Special Days and Holidays
Finnie, Sue
Paper Book
Meet Ryan. He is in France on a special mission. He is going to find out about special days and holidays in France. Follow Ryan's blog to find out what Bastille Day is, what type of holidays are typical in France, how the French celebrate Christmas and other festivals and much more. You...
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. Discover & Learn is a fascinating series that delves into key areas of...
Winter Celebrations
Matthews, Rupert
Paper Book
'Winter Celebrations' looks at traditional winter celebrations and festivals around the world. It tells how the ancient Scandinavians and Romans marked the end of the year's cycle and compares the Quebec winter festival in Canada with the Great Singsing celebration in Papua New Guinea.

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