Who Will Help Me Make Iftar?
by Asmaa Hussein
4.7Every Ramadan, Mustafa Amca and his wife open their home to friends and neighbours for iftar, but this year his wife is unwell. Mustafa has to find a way to keep their tradition alive, even when everyone he asks seems to be too busy to help.
Why Dad Recommends It
Coming from the same publisher as Homeschool Biryani, this felt like a natural next pick. I think families will love its gentle twist on the familiar 'who will help me?' story: instead of a telling-off, the ending is all about generosity, kindness and forgiveness. The book is set in Turkey and the illustrations by Saliha Çalışkan are full of warm, homely detail. It's a heartfelt Ramadan read that reminds everyone that iftar is about community, not just the food on the table.
What Children Can Learn
Children learn about the value of helping others and being generous, even when people don’t help you straight away.
What Parents Can Take From It
This is a perfect book to read before Ramadan, or any time you want to encourage the kids to muck in at home. You could give each child a small job for your next family meal or iftar, such as setting out the dates, washing salad or laying the table, and talk about how it feels when everyone helps. It’s also a lovely prompt to invite a neighbour or friend round to share a meal.
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