Best Ramadan & Eid Books for Babies & Toddlers

By Sumia Shaikh, a proud Muslimah, marketer, and mama to a 13-month-old daughter.

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Assalamu alaikum, fam! Growing up in Connecticut in the ‘90s, my parents had a hard time finding children's books that reflected our faith, traditions, and culture. Fast forward twenty years, and now I’m a mom navigating the same challenge—how do I introduce my daughter to Islamic values in a way that’s engaging, relatable, and age-appropriate?

Lucky for us, we live in a time where representation is growing—thanks to self-published authors and brands filling the gap.

With Ramadan and Eid approaching, I wanted to share a list of Islamic books for babies and toddlers that make bedtime (and teaching our traditions) a little easier.

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📚 Why Representation Matters in Baby Books

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Ramadan is a holy month of reflection, community, and faith, but for new moms, it can also be a time of adjustment, exhaustion, and isolation. Between fasting (or not, if breastfeeding), sleep regressions, late iftars, and teething woes, finding time to introduce little ones to Islamic traditions can feel overwhelming.

That’s why books matter. By introducing stories with Muslim characters, traditions, and celebrations, we help our children see themselves in the world around them.

While there are many great Islamic children’s books out there, not many focus on babies and toddlers. Here’s a list of our favorite Ramadan and Eid books for little ones under two!

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🌙 Best Islamic Books for Babies & Toddlers

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Here's my round up of my favorite Islamic books for the little ones!

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Baby's First Ramadan – A Perfect First Book

📖 Author: DK
🎂 Best for: 0-2 years

📌 Why I Love It:
✔️ The photos are beautiful and actually represent how Muslims look.
✔️ Simple and clear language—easy for babies to follow.
✔️ The sturdy hardcover fits perfectly in my 1-year-old’s tiny hands.

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Buy on Amazon.

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🌟 Baby Touch: Happy Eid – A Sensory Board Book

📖 Author: Ladybird
🎂 Best for: 0-6 months

📌 Why I Love It:
✔️ High-contrast images—great for newborns’ developing eyesight.
✔️ Touch-and-feel elements make it interactive.
✔️ I just sent this to a friend with twins under 6 months!

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Buy on Amazon.

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🖐️ 5 Pillars of Islam: Touch, Feel, Lift-the-Flap

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📖 Author: Saba Dadabhoy
🎂 Best for: 0-2 years

📌 Why I Love It:
✔️ The design is gorgeous and makes a great gift.
✔️ Textured elements & lift-the-flap sections keep little hands busy.
✔️ Introduces the Five Pillars of Islam in a way babies can grasp.

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Buy on Amazon.

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🎨 Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors

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📖 Author: Hena Khan & Mehrdokht Amini
🎂 Best for: 1-3 years

📌 Why I Love It:
✔️ Teaches colors through Islamic art & culture.
✔️ The illustrations are breathtaking—my daughter is mesmerized.
✔️ A unique way to introduce the beauty of Muslim traditions.

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Buy on Amazon.

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🐵 It’s Ramadan, Curious George – A Toddler Favorite!

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📖 Author: Hena Khan
🎂 Best for: 2+ years

📌 Why I Love It:
✔️ Features Curious George celebrating Ramadan!
✔️ Engaging, fun storyline for little ones.
✔️ I gifted this to my niece & nephew—they loved it so much I had to buy a second copy!

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Buy on Amazon.

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📖 Making Bedtime a Time for Faith & Family

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As new moms, we’re all just trying to find the balance between parenting, faith, and everyday life. Some nights, we get it right; other nights, it’s survival mode. And that’s okay.

But even in the busiest moments, books help us create small but meaningful traditions—whether it’s reading about Ramadan before bed or snuggling up with a lift-the-flap story about the Prophet Muhammad.

By sharing these books with our little ones, we help instill pride in their Muslim identity and pass down the beauty of our traditions.

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^{Guest writer Sumia Shaikh is a proud Muslimah, marketer, and mama to a 13-month-old daughter. As the Brand and Marketing Lead at Visible Hands, a venture capital firm supporting underrepresented founders, Sumia advises Digital Health, Caregiving, and Wellness companies while managing a marketing team. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, mentoring startups and student entrepreneurs, and practicing yoga and pilates to maintain a healthy work-life balance.}

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