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Lailah's Lunchbox
by Reem Faruqi
Illustrator: Lea Lyon
Ages: 6+
Published: 2015
Publisher: Tilbury House
ISBN: 978-0-88448-431-8
Keywords: Diversity, Muslims, Read-Aloud, Religion
Lailah is finally old enough to fast for Ramadan, but how can she explain to her teacher and classmates why she isn't eating lunch? Colorful muted illustrations.