Gloria's porridge / Laird, Elizabeth

Gloria is making a delicious porridge, but she's too hungry to share it with the cat. When Gloria goes to fetch some water, cat eats all the porridge . Angry Gloria shakes her spoon at the cat, and the scared cat runs away, starting a chaos around her.

Night lights / Inda Ahmad Zahri

This story recounts the childhood memories of cousins growing up with their grandparents deep in the Malaysian countryside. In a time without the glare and distraction of modern technology, they discover the brilliance of nature by moon and candlelight. The story is an immersion in Malaysian culture and nature. Terms such as 'Tok-Bah' and 'Tok-Mak' for grandfather and grandmother for authenticity have been used. With the help of the beautiful illustrations, children will be able to see the traditional dress, houses and tropical environment in Malaysia. However, the special bond between the children and their grandparents in the story is a theme that can be enjoyed universally.

Sitti's bird : a Gaza story / Mattar, Malak.

"Malak is a little girl who lives in Gaza with her parents. She goes to school, plays in the ocean, and visits Sitti's house on Fridays. One day while she is in school, bombings begin. She spends the next 50 days at home with her parents worrying and feeling scared, until one day she picks up her paintbrush. Sitti's Bird: A Gaza Story is a unique children's picture book, written and illustrated by Palestinian artist, Malak Mattar. Reflecting her experiences of childhood in occupied Palestine, Malak's story brings warmth and wonder to children as it tells of her rebirth as an artist during the 2014 airstrikes on Gaza. It is the story of a young girl whose love for her family and discovery of art help her channel her fears and overcome traumas that few of us can imagine -- traumas shared by countless children in Gaza and around the world"--Publisher.

The gift of Eid / Henry, O.

In the bustling Souk Al-Hamidiyah, Yasmine discovers that true joy comes from togetherness as she searches for a gift for her mother during their first Eid without her father.

Hatch and match / Paul, Ruth

"Amid a kaleidoscope of colors, chickens with spots, stripes, and zigzags are scritching and scratching and looking for their eggs. There are eggs in a haystack, under a tree, inside a barn, and even tucked in a shoe. Who can help the hens find the eggs that match them before they hatch into chicks? From award-winning New Zealand author-illustrator Ruth Paul comes an energetic concept book that doubles as a celebration of same -- but -- different creatures everywhere"--

Maymoona's moon : a special Eid story / Gutta, Razeena Omar.

Eid-al-Fitr is a joyous time of year for Muslims. It marks the end to Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, praying and deep spirituality -- so the build-up to Eid is exciting and exuberant. Families come together to celebrate with delicious feasts and gifts, but sighting the crescent moon is the first sign that Eid can begin. In this story about anticipation, celebration and tradition, a young girl called Maymoona -- self-proclaimed future astronaut -- cleverly finds a way to be the first to see the crescent moon in the sky, and to announce that Eid has begun.

Nearly exactly almost like me / Bradbury, Jennifer (Jennifer A.)

"When he gets questioning looks at the playground, a big brother explains all the ways in which his little brother is just like him, even though they do not look alike"--

Room on the broom / Donaldson, Julia

A witch finds room on her broom for all the animals that ask for a ride, and they repay her kindness by rescuing her from a dragon.

Goat is the G.O.A.T. / Birdsong, Bea.

When Goat overhears that he is the greatest of all time, he tries to figure out what quality makes him so great.

Snarky Sharky / Ilic, Nikolas

Snarky Sharky tells all his small-fry neighbours that he is a big fish in a dull little reef, but when he leaves to spread his fins, he discovers size is relative.