15 captivating children's books to pair with a book token for Eid 

Books for babies

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Eid by Eric Carle

Celebrate Eid with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this enchanting, interactive lift-the-flap board book! Perfect for sharing with little ones while introducing them to Eid.

Eid - Bright Baby Touch and Feel by Roger Priddy

With a mixture of interesting photographs and charming illustrations, this book is a first introduction to the Islamic holiday of Eid. Babies will love to explore the touch and feel tactiles on every spread, like the silky soft present ribbon and glittering crescent moon.

Picture books and early readers

Mr. Men and Little Miss: Happy Eid by Adam Hargreaves

The Eid al-Fitr festival is celebrated by millions of people across the world, and Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join. At the end of Ramadan, there will be a wonderful celebration with a huge feast and lots of presents. The perfect opportunity for Little Miss Splendid to wear her most splendid hat and for Mr Greedy to wear his biggest napkin!

Can You Find My Eid Presents? by A. M. Dassu, illustrated by Junissa Bianda

It's the evening before Eid, and Hana is helping her mum lay the table. Hana loves the colourful decorations they've arranged around the house! But there is still much to do, so when Hana's mum asks her to get the Eid presents ready to take to Nani's house the next day, Hana is at the ready to help! There's just one problem: where are the Eid presents?

Eid for Nylah by Zelma Firdauzia, illustrated by Nizrana Farook 

Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes in her street, but something is very different today...

Families are creating decorations or making food, some are trying on new clothes or decorating their hands with henna. Everyone is very busy, and they don't seem to want her help either! But why does nobody have any time for Nylah? A heartwarming tale of community celebration and preparations for Eid al-Fitr, seen through the eyes of a curious cat!

Dear Moon: Be guided by the beautiful wisdom of the Qur’an by Zayneb Haleem 

Life is full of highs and lows, but every journey begins with a single step.

In this stunning illustrated book from artist Zayneb Haleem comes a visually moving companion for Muslim readers. With quotes from the Qur'an woven throughout and prompts included to help set you in the right direction, this is a celebration of our own wonderfully individual journeys: a beautiful gift for Eid!

Little First Stickers: Eid by Usborne and Debby Rahmalia 

Ali and Ayeesha are excited. It is Ramadan, and that means it will soon be time for the whole family to come together and celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Join them in an interactive adventure as they prepare for the festival, with 200 stickers to bring the beautifully illustrated scenes to life.

Ibraheem’s Perfect Eid by Farhana Islam, illustrated by Nabila Adani 

Ibraheem loves Eid because Eid means presents! What’s not to love? But when Eid arrives, and the day brings trips to the mosque, fantastic food, family, games and fun but NO PRESENTS Ibraheem begins to worry! Has something gone terribly wrong?

Luckily his dad is there to help and asks Ibraheem to tell him about his day. As Ibraheem remembers all the special things he’s seen and done, he soon discovers that the greatest gift of Eid is the bond of love forged through family, culture and community.

Middle grade

Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian, illustrated by Nasaya Mafaridik

Welcome, readers, to the imaginative brain of Omar! 

My parents decided it would be a good idea to move house AND move me to a new school at the same time. As if I didn't have a hard enough time staying out of trouble at home, now I've also got to try and make new friends. What's worse, the class bully seems to think I'm the perfect target.

At least Eid's around the corner which means a feast (YAY) and presents (DOUBLE YAY). Well, as long as I can stay in Mum and Dad's good books long enough...

Rainbow Magic: Elisha the Eid Fairy by Daisy Meadows

Join the Festival Fairies as they help to make special celebrations everywhere run smoothly with the help of fairy magic.

Elisha the Eid Fairy looks after the Muslim festival of Eid, but when naughty Jack Frost steals her magical Eid lantern, everyone's celebrations go wrong. Can the team help Elisha save the day?

All About Eid: Things to Make and Do by Sarah Shaffi, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel 

This All About Eid make-and-do book is the perfect gift for creative youngsters! Bursting with crafts and recipes, fun fill-in activities and facts about the Eid celebrations, children can: create magical lanterns, design and draw their own henna patterns, plan for the wonderful year ahead, and make delicious treats inspired by countries and cultures all over the world.

Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan 

War comes to the streets of Paris and Safiyyah's life changes for ever. Her best friend's family have fled, and the bombing makes her afraid to leave the mosque where she lives. It's not long before hundreds of persecuted Jews seek sanctuary at the mosque. Can Safiyyah find the courage to enter the treacherous catacombs under Paris and lead the Jews to safety? Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2024 and Winner of the Jhalak Children's & Young Adult Prize 2024.

Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices edited by S. K. Ali and Aisha Saeed and illustrated by Sara Alfageeh 

Eid! The short, single syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it’s waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it’s the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it’s the gift giving and the holiday parties, or carnival rides to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy.

Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World by Burhana Islam

Discover a stunningly illustrated treasure trove of iconic and hidden amazing Muslim heroes!

You'll find people you might know, like Malala Yousafzai, Sir Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali, as well as some you might not. 

There are so many more amazing Muslim men and women who have changed our world, from pirate queens to athletes, to warriors and mathematicians. Who will your next hero be?

Young adult

Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar

Let's get one thing straight: this is a love story.

Said Hossain hates Tiwa Olatunji. And Tiwa would happily never see Said again in her life. Growing up, the two were inseparable, but they have barely spoken since the incident many Eids ago and both of them would like to keep it that way. But when Said comes home for a funeral and the town's Islamic Centre burns down on the same day, they have to face each other again and sparks fly.

Working with your sworn enemy is never easy, and this could be the hardest thing that Said and Tiwa have ever done. Can they save the Islamic Centre, Eid - and their relationship?