Bismillah Soup

by Asmaa Hussein (Ruqaya's Bookshelf)

With vivid, bright, and imaginative illustrations, this bestselling picture book about the blessings of saying "Bismillah" will keep your mini Muslim engaged during many, many storytimes!

A spinoff of the classic Stone Soup folktale, Bismillah Soup is a story about Hasan, a young Somali boy who ventures out to prepare a delicious meal for his mother. In doing so, he gathers his community together at the local Mosque for a great feast! Hasan's journey is full of unexpected twists and turns, which lead him down a path of discovering what community, generosity and reliance on Allah truly mean.

"Bismillah Soup is one of my favorite picture books about a Muslim child. It is a delightful story about a boy who uses positivity and hard work to bring his community together and overcome adversity." - Muslim Reads. To read more from this independent review, visit the following link. 

For lesson plans to accompany this book, plus a review, visit the following link.

To download the Bismillah Soup recipe, visit the following page.

Recommended ages: 4+ years
Format: 40 Pages, soft-cover, perfect-bound