Bundle these two books by Melbourne author Amal Abou-Eid about Muslim culture in the Australian context. Kid-friendly and informative, they are the perfect addition to a multicultural home or classroom library.
 
My Muslim Mate
Young Charlie is a true-blue young Aussie, and so is his friend Khaled.They spend time together on their scooters, as well as chatting about the things that they share, and the things that make them different. My Muslim Mate is the story of how, through talking and learning about each other’s cultures, friendships can flourish and lives can work together harmoniously.
 
The story explains aspects of Islam that are often misunderstood, and is a great resource for non-Muslim families who wish to learn more, as well as Muslim students in classrooms across Australia who can access the book to help express themselves.
 
Why Does Mum Wear a Hijab?
 
Amina is a young artist who loves drawing pictures of unicorns, fairies and her family. When drawing pictures of her mum, she often wonders whether or not to draw her wearing her hijab. Amina becomes curious to know why the hijab is so important to her mum, so, she asks her about it.
 
Why Does Mama Wear a Hijab? explains the significance of religious clothing and accessories for people of faith. It highlights the reasons Muslim women choose to wear the hijab and paves the way for discussion about other religious clothing and accessories.