Not Now, Noor! (Paperback)

Name: Not Now, Noor! (Paperback)
Brand: Farhana Islam
Availability: InStock

Noor loves her mum and the other hijabi women in her family, but she has one important question: Why do they wear headscarves?

Could they be hiding snacks underneath? Are they secret spies protecting their identities? Full of curiosity, Noor asks each woman in her family, but everyone seems too busy to answer. Eventually, her Ammu helps her understand the meaning behind the hijab.

This funny, warm picture book celebrates Muslim women, family love and curious children. It introduces the hijab in an accessible way while encouraging questions, cultural understanding and positive Muslim representation.

Your child is curious about the hijab, learning about different faiths and cultures, or looking for stories that positively represent Muslim families.

We value books that allow Muslim children to see their families and faith represented with warmth, humour and everyday familiarity. Noor's curiosity also gives other children a respectful and age-appropriate way to learn about the hijab and ask questions without making Muslim identity feel unfamiliar or separate.

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Follow Noor's questions and ask your child what they think the hijab might mean to the women who wear it. Use the story as a starting point for talking about faith, personal choice and the different ways families express their beliefs.

Preschool (3-5) and Early Primary (5-7)

English

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