The Sakinah Stories series

Books for story night

Each story pairs a real-life challenge with an Islamic value and a skill kids can use the same day. Every book ends with discussion questions and pages for grown-ups.

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Sammy Meets Amy the Amygdala

Ages 4 to 8

Sammy's toy rocket breaks, and his brain's alarm goes off. Meet Amy the Amygdala and Professor Cortex, learn the hand model of the brain, and practice the Prophet's ﷺ calm-down plan: sit down, say A'udhu billahi mina shaytan ir-rajim, stay quiet, and make wudu. Anger isn't bad. What we do with it matters. Includes practice games and a calm-down card.

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Allah Never Sleeps, So I Can

Ages 3 to 7

For every child with a hundred reasons not to go to bed. A cozy bedtime story about trusting Allah, who never sleeps, and about how even our sleep can earn reward. Comes with a free Sleepy Stars jar tracker.

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What Nobody Told Me About Growing Up

Ages 9 to 12

Sarah, 10, explains the changes nobody warned her about: hormones, a brain under construction, haya, becoming baligh, and caring for the body as an amanah. Includes a Growing-Up Toolkit and a Myth-or-Fact game.

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You're All Grown Up. Now What?

Ages 10 to 13

Sarah's first period, explained calmly: how a cycle works, choosing products, what changes in salah and fasting, staying close to Allah, cramps, and ghusl step by step. Includes a Period Pocket Guide.

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