{"product_id":"the-masjid-kamal-loves-9781534499836","title":"The Masjid Kamal Loves","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eNot Quite Snow White\u003c\/i\u003e comes a story about a young Muslim boy celebrating the many reasons he loves going to his local masjid in this jubilant and playful picture book perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eMommy's Khimar\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAbdul's Story\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFriday is Kamal's favorite day of the week because he gets to go to the masjid for Jumu'ah prayer. The masjid is where he can be with his friends, hear the teachings of the imam, and pray with the community that he loves so dearly. He just can't help the bounce in his step, the smile on his face, or the joy bubbling up in his chest every time Friday rolls around! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by the famous nursery rhyme \"This Is the House That Jack Built,\" each spread in this buoyant picture book builds on the rhythmic list of things Kamal loves about the masjid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAshley Franklin is the author of \u003ci\u003eNot Quite Snow White\u003c\/i\u003e; \"Creative Fixes\" from the anthology \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon an Eid\u003c\/i\u003e; \"Situationally Broke\" from the anthology \u003ci\u003eWhat We Didn't Expect\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBetter Together, Cinderella\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Masjid Kamal Loves\u003c\/i\u003e; and more. Ashley received her master's degree in English literature from the University of Delaware. She is an adjunct college instructor and proud mom. Ashley currently resides in Arkansas with her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAaliya Jaleel is a Sri-Lankan American illustrator who loves illustrating bright, bold color palettes and floral themes. Some of her works include the books \u003ci\u003eUnder My Hijab\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Muslim Girls Rise\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Masjid Kamal Loves\u003c\/i\u003e. Aaliya also works as a designer for animation.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Salaam Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50607843180818,"sku":"9781534499836","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_360ad889-787a-493f-ad99-e675a964e94a.jpg?v=1732314742","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-masjid-kamal-loves-9781534499836","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}