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Mindful Muslim Reader Children's Book Recommendation The Milkman

The Milkman

By Carol Foskett Cordsen
Ages:
  • Virtue
    VIRTUE
    Is this the way I want my child to think and act?
    Ratings are based on how much a book extols Islamic morality and espouses classical ideals.
    ★★★☆☆
  • Language
    LANGUAGE
    Is this the way I want my child to speak?
    Ratings are based on a book's vocabulary, cadence, and overall eloquence suited to age level.
    ★★★★★
  • Story
    STORY
    Does this story resonate with my child?
    Ratings are based on the integrity of plot structure, the depth of characters, the palpability of the book's conflict and resolution, and the lure of its setting.
    ★★★☆☆
  • Beauty
    BEAUTY
    Does this book develop my child's ability to recognize beauty?
    Ratings are based on aesthetics, linguistic beauty, poignancy, and how well a book embodies ihsan—harmonizing excellence.
    ★★★★☆

Values

  • Generosity
  • Manhood
Heart

Struggles

  • Consumerism
  • Family Ties
What is this book
What’s This Book About?
Journey back in time to a quaint community via a colorfully illustrated picture book featuring a friendly milkman and his devoted cat as they set off on their daily delivery route—meeting friendly neighbors, taking orders for special occasions, and helping a lost dog along the way.
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Anything I need to be aware of?

VIEW FLAGS
Genres: ,
Edition: First Edition
Illustrator: Douglas B. Jones
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Published: 2005
Page Count: 32
ISBN13: 9780525472087
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