Mr. Gamal's Gratitude Glasses | Islamic Story Time with Khala Emira
Channel: Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay
Date: 17/12/2022

"Mr. Gamal's Gratitude Glasses" is written by Asmaa Kadry Hussein, published by Ruqaya's Bookshelf, and read by Emira Mustafa.

Watch this entire Islamic storytime session: https://youtu.be/5x99_GXpDbc

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About the Book
Mr. Gamal's students are grumpy! He wishes he could help them look at their lives more positively! After a visit to the dollar store, an idea strikes Mr. Gamal like a bolt of lightning - Gratitude Glasses! Will these special spectacles help his students see things they couldn't see before? 

About the Facilitator
Sister Emira Mustafa is the founder of Craft E Muslims, a business with a mission to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun, innovative methods.

She has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community.

Here is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM

This special kid's session was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on December 3, 2022.

About the Author
My name is Asmaa Hussein, founder of this wholesome publishing company based in Canada. (But my official title is "Director of Awesomeness.")

Since 2015, Ruqaya's Bookshelf's mission has been to publish bright, fun, and engaging Islamic children’s books to add to your home and school libraries.

All our books feature Muslim characters and protagonists, because we believe representing YOU matters!

Diversity in children’s literature contributes astronomically to your child's character education (not to mention, seeing someone who looks like you in a storybook is pretty darn exciting!).

After servitude to God, my daughter Ruqaya is my greatest motivation. As a widowed mother to a rambunctious and beautiful girl, I strive to show her an example of dedication, determination, and excellence.

I named this publishing company after her – Ruqaya’s Bookshelf – because she loves books more than anything.

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