A Day With the Dinosaurs

  Author:  Shirin Shamsi

  Subject: Dinosaurs

  Grade Level: 2-3

  Rating:  5 stars

    "A Day with The Dinosaurs" is a dream come true for a Muslim science teacher. It is refreshing to find a book about dinosaurs integrated with Islamic teachings as a part of the story. This book is about two young children’s adventurous journey into the world of the great titans of the past.

   Hinna and Lateef are helping in the garden when all of a sudden they find a big oval shaped rock. Read on to find out what happens.

    Muslim children learning about dinosaurs would be taught that they existed a long time ago. Teachers would explore the two scientific theories of why the dinosaurs became extinct. But imagine a book that provides an exciting journey with dinosaurs that teaches children that dinosaurs are one of the many creatures that Allah (s.w.t) created on earth.

   Many children, like the protagonist Lateef, are fascinated with learning about dinosaurs and why they became extinct. This book provides an inspiring and Islamically congruent answer.

    The language is easy for children to understand. It is a book that children age 7 to 10 years old can read by themselves. It can also be used in the classroom as a teaching tool. Teachers and children would enjoy this book. This book does a great job of teaching children that all of Allah’s creations worship Him in His Great Majesty and Glory.

Reviewed by Sr. Anna