In my opinion this is a great book for young readers. One of the reasons I like it is because it helps students learn beyond their home language. For example, right above the words in English are the same words in Arabic. This allows for children who natively speak Arabic to be able to read it in their home language while also learning to read it in English. This could go for students who speak English. They see the words in English while also learning the words in Arabic. Another reason I like this story is because of the illustrations. For example, it shows the women and men their traditional attire. This helps broaden students horizons because they can see that not everyone dresses the way an American would dress. The main message in this story is to appreciate where you come from and your culture. ( )

The swirling Hijaab is a bilingual story about a young girl talking about all the ways she can use her mom's Hijaab. I enjoy that the book is about the Arabic culture, which you do not often see in many schools. This is the perfect book to use in a Social Studies class and a catalyst to start a healthy conversation with students about the Muslim culture. ( )

A beautiful girl illustrates all her different uses of her mother's hijaab. In the end, she explains what a hijaab means to their faith. This books could be used to introduce different cultures in a history class, although it is a fairy tale, it still gave the explanation of the hijaab. ( )

I enjoyed reading this book for many reasons. My number one reason is the message about culture and identity. The young girl in the book talks about all the ways her Mother's hijab can be used; for example, a bedouin tent or a fort. But, in the end, it says the most important use for it is to cover her Mum as part of her faith. This book pushes readers to accept other religions and learn about the Muslim culture. I also love the language used in this book; not only is it easy and enjoyable to read, but it is also written in the Arabic language. This is also a great way to make other cultures prominent in schools. ( )

The Swirling Hijaab teaches young readers that a Hijaab can be empowering. I like the bright colors used in the illustrations of this book. It is fun to read and is engaging. The main character imagines herself wearing the Hijaab and becoming a powerful warrior or a nomad in the desert, or a bride. The plot is logical even though it has elements of fantasy. I like how she celebrates her religion and what makes her different. She is smiling with a bright face in each scene. This book would be a great introduction to Muslim culture. She explains what a hijaab is used for for those who may not know. I like how there is a sense of magic to the story. She entrances the reader, almost like they can put themselves in the desert with her. ( )