By Hediyah al-Amin

When daybreak arrives and Rooster doesn’t crow, who will wake all the farm creatures for the early morning prayer? Will the Night Owl help or will his hooting make everyone think that daylight is still hours away?

“Owl and the Dawn Prayer” is a beautifully illustrated fun story that introduces children to the dawn prayer of the Muslims in a creative and lighthearted manner. With cute animal characters and a simple yet beautiful narrative this easy reader makes a great reading that will captivate young children as they become aware of the world around them and their place in it as one of God’s creatures. This book has related comprehension and discussion questions, as well as suggested learning extension activities.