The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home

Reem Faruqi, Nadia Alam

Book cover for The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home
Book cover for The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home

The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home

The House Without Lights: A Glowing Celebration of Joy, Warmth, and Home

Reem Faruqi, Nadia Alam

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Description

In this heartwarming holiday picture book, House misses being decorated for the winter holidays . . . but is delighted to be lit up for Eid instead.

After seeing all of its neighbors' twinkling lights for the winter holidays, House hopes to shine too. When Huda and her family move in, House thinks its time to sparkle has finally come.

But, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas come and go without a shimmer. Quickly, House learns that every family celebrates joy and togetherness in their own way, no matter the season. And a few months later House will see that this new family has its own holiday to shine for.

This book is sure to be a holiday classic, complete with back matter about the holidays mentioned, including the one House lights up for-Eid.

Critical Reviews

★"Alam's spellbinding illustrations of suburban tranquility are populated with snow-laden rooftops, multicolored twinkle lights, and feelings of loving camaraderie in this holiday tale." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Making clear that Muslim celebrations are just as festive as holidays such as Christmas or Hanukkah, Faruqi delivers a refreshing twist on Eid tales. Brimming with details, Alam's welcoming illustrations capture the closeness of this family. . . . Simply charming." --Kirkus

Publishing Information

Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Pub date: 2024-09-03
Length: 40 pages

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