Fasting, praying, and charitable acts mark the Islamic holiday of Ramadan, which ends with the festival of Id-ul-Fitr when the fast is broken. Readers of this book will learn the history and meaning of these holidays as well as the activities that take place during this reflective time of year. PreS-Gr 1–Basic texts and colorful pictures are the hallmarks of these age-appropriate introductions to different cultures. The first book looks at when Chinese New Year is observed, the types of celebrations, and typical gifts that are exchanged. The second title explains why Hindu and Sikh families light candles and decorate their doorsteps, and other ways that people observe Diwali. The third volume shows how Muslim families pray, fast, and then celebrate at the end of Ramadan. The texts are full of sight words in simply constructed sentences. The pictures are rich in color and show the vibrant diversity of each culture and the children who participate in the festivities. Each book has a “look and see” page and a picture glossary.–Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. The Holidays and Festivals series continues with this clear introduction to Islam’s holy month. The format is as utilitarian as always: large photos dominate the top two-thirds of each page, while a single line of large-print text delivers information: “It is a time to feel close to Allah, or God.” Tackling both cultural and religious differences is no mean feat, but Dickmann succeeds with a dogged approach that puts each building block of understanding in its place: “People pray during Ramadan.” “They pray in a mosque.” Even lesser known to Americans is the celebration of Id-ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadan, and it is here where the book’s photographs are particularly effective, with festivities occurring both outside ornate mosques and within humble homes that, aside from the clothes being worn, will resemble those of many young readers. A “Look and See” page emphasizes cross-cultural connections by showing a new moon and candy and asking, “Have you seen these things? They make people think of Ramadan and Id-ul-Fitr.” A picture glossary and index close. Preschool-Grade 1. --Daniel Kraus Basic texts and colorful pictures are the hallmarks of these age-appropriate introductions to different cultures. The first book looks at when Chinese New Year is observed, the types of celebrations, and typical gifts that are exchanged. The second title --School Library Journal Used Book in Good Condition