Who Hid the Eid Lamb?

Celebrations are an important part of a child’s life. One such celebration is Eid al Adha, which comes right after Haj. Who hid the Eid Lamb? Deals with the trauma a child feels when she realizes that the sacrificial lamb, which has become her friend and companion is about to become the traditional Feast lunch. The parents of Fatoum had unwittingly allowed her to become attached to the lamb. The problem is sensitively resolved by the Grandfather, who gently explains the story behind the sacrifice and then gives the lamb a reprieve. The story is told in flashback from a Grandmother to her Grandchildren. The illustrations show the lovely embroidered dresses of the Palestinian village and their way of life. Author: Taghreed Najjar Illustrated By: Hassan Manasra Grandmother Fatoum tells her grandchildren how as a child she got attached to the Eid lamb. The story is retold in flashback and set in a Palestinian village. The illustrations show the beautiful embroidered dresses of the village women folk and help transport the children to another time and place. 32 pages, flexcover