The House Without Lights: A glowing celebration of joy, warmth, and home

Reem Faruqi
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175 ratings 34 reviews
In this heartwarming holiday picture book, House misses being decorated for the winter holidays . . . but is delighted to be lit up for Eid instead.After seeing all of its neighbors' twinkling lights for the winter holidays, House hopes to shine too. When Huda and her family move in, House thinks its time to sparkle has finally come.But, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas come and go without a shimmer. Quickly, House learns that every family celebrates joy and togetherness in their own way, no matter the season. And a few months later House will see that this new family has its own holiday to shine for.This book is sure to be a holiday classic, complete with back matter about the holidays mentioned, including the one House lights up for–Eid.
Genres: Picture BooksHolidayFamilyIslamMuslimsChildrensChristmasFictionCulturalReligion
40 Pages

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