My Mummy’s Fat Tummy by: by Suzanne Stone

Maryam is so excited, her mother is going to have a baby insha’Allah. Will it be a boy or a girl? She can’t wait to find out… But things don’t always turn out the way we expect.

A wonderful rhyming story that children will really identify with, about the trials and many blessings of a growing family.

The 24 page rhyming book, is a good introduction to what kids ages 3-6 can expect with a new sibling.  From Mummy’s large tummy, to having to stay with an Aunt when Mummy’s tummy starts hurting, Maryam is excited to have a new baby sister, except it ends up being a baby brother.  And while she is promised someone to play with, initially all he does is cry and sleep.  With gentle prodding by her parents and islamic reminders of patience and kindness, by the end of the book the baby is nearly one and his favorite person is his big sister Maryam, alhumdulillah.