Why read A Moon for Moe and Mo?

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An interfaith friendship develops when Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, overlaps with the Muslim holiday of Ramadan--an occurence that happens only once every thirty years or so.

Moses Feldman, a Jewish boy, lives at one end of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, while Mohammed Hassan, a Muslim boy,…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked A Moon for Moe and Mo as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Sarah Sassoon

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I love friendships in picture books, and this one is especially precious as it’s between a Muslim boy and a Jewish boy in Flatbush, New York. A friendship across cultures represented by special foods for each child’s cultural festivals is a wonderful gift to introduce children to.

I especially love how the children lead the way for their families to become friends. With my Iraqi Jewish background, I grew up knowing my grandparents had very close relations with their Muslim neighbors. And, of course, the recipes for rugelach and date cookies, which are included in the back matter, are an…

From Sarah's list on picture books to develop your child’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills in a fun way.

Cathy Goldberg Fishman

Author

I love this book because it is the story about a friendship between a Jewish boy, Moses Feldman, and a Muslim boy, Mohammed Hassan.

The two boys meet at a neighborhood market, and they are mistaken for brothers. This leads to their families sharing rugelach, date cookies, and the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.

I am recommending this book because it encourages friendship between people of different faiths.

From Cathy's list on diversity and social justice for children.