Picture books with Muslim characters for ages 0 to 5

These joyous picture books by Muslim authors and/​or illustrators show characters having fun with their families, and being loved

  • Can You Find My Eid Presents?

    by A. M. Dassu, illustrated by Junissa Bianda 

    2024 2 to 6 years 

    • Picture books

    Hana can’t find the family’s Eid presents! She looks everywhere – will she find them in time for Eid? A fun search-and-find story.

  • The Kindest Red

    by Ibtihaj Mohammed and S. K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly 

    2023 4 to 6 years 

    • Picture books

    Faizah wants the world to be kind – and she and her class set about being kind to each other.

  • The Twirly Wiggly Dance

    by Farrah Riaz, illustrated by Navya Raju 

    2024 4 to 6 years 

    • Picture books

    Will Intisar learn the correct dance in time for her auntie’s wedding? A lovely book that celebrates individuality. 

  • Not Now, Noor!

    by Farhana Islam, illustrated by Nabila Adani 

    2023 4 to 6 years 

    • Picture books

    All the women in Noor’s family wear headscarves and she’s curious to find out why. Is a hijab worn to hide big ears or keep snacks safe? 

  • My Grandma and Me

    by Mina Javaherbin, illustrated by Lindsey Yankey 

    2019 4 to 9 years 

    • Around the world
    • Picture books

    A true tale of a young girl in Iran, who idolises and follows her grandmother everything, this is a beautiful ode to family and lifelong memories, illustrated with wondrous and intricate detail. 

  • The Best Eid Ever

    by Sufiya Ahmed, illustrated by Hazem Asif 

    2024 6 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    Eid al-Fitr is Aisha’s favourite festival. Every year, her family hide gifts in a treasure hunt for her Aisha and her brother Samir to find. But between the chaos and celebrations, will Aisha ever get her presents?

  • The Proudest Blue

    by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly 

    2020 6 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    Faizah sees her sister as a princess wearing her beautiful blue hijab, but not everyone at school sees it this way. Inspired by the experiences of Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad, this is a beautiful and powerful story about the bond shared between siblings and being proud of yourself and your beliefs. 

  • Salat in Secret

    by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Hatem Aly 

    2023 6 to 9 years 

    • Picture books

    Muhammad is delighted when he receives his very own salat prayer rug for his seventh birthday, but can he find the courage to pray in public? An engaging and touching picture book, with joyful illustrations.