My First Quran Storybook

Forty-two of the best-loved stories from the Quran, gathered into one colourful hardback and told in simple language for young readers and listeners. From the Ark of Nuh to the Prophet Yunus and the Big Fish, each story ends with a moral value to talk about together.

Why Dad Recommends It

What I think families will love most is how much is packed into one book: 42 short, brightly illustrated stories, each with a moral value at the end, so it works as a 'one story before bed' book that lasts for weeks. The stories follow on from one another like a big family saga, running from the first man through Nuh, Ibrahim, Yusuf, Musa, Maryam and Sulayman, so children start to see how it all connects. The language is simple enough to read aloud to little ones and for confident readers to try on their own. I also really like that there's a Quran reference for each story at the back, which makes it a lovely first step towards reading the Quran itself.

What Children Can Learn

Children get to know the prophets and the great stories of the Quran, from the Ark of Nuh to the Valley of Ants, and every story ends with a simple moral value to think about and talk over.

What Parents Can Take From It

This is the kind of book that can become part of the bedtime routine, one short story a night, with time to chat about the moral at the end. A lovely family activity is to choose a story, such as The Ark of Nuh or The Valley of Ants, then draw the animals together or go on a little ant hunt in the garden or park. Afterwards, use the references at the back to find where the story comes from in the Quran, so children can see that what they've heard comes from the Quran itself.