About This Lesson
Lailah’s family recently moved to Georgia from the Middle East and Lailah still misses her friends.This year her parents have agreed that she’s old enough to take part in fasting for Ramadan. Lailah won’t be taking her lunchbox to school for a whole month! But Lailah’s excitement turns to worry. Will Mrs. Penworth and her classmates understand that she hasn’t just forgotten her lunch? How can she explain that fasting for Ramadan is an important part of growing up? The Book Discussion Guide includes vocabulary, discussion questions, extension activities and additional resources.
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