Who Are the Ahlul Bayt? (A.S)
A First Introduction for Little Muslims
Ages 4–8Little Learners
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Shia children’s books: the complete guide by age
Every children’s book from Praying Pearls Publications in one place, grouped by age, so you can find the right first book for your child and the next one after it.
The short answerPraying Pearls Publications has 29 illustrated Shia children’s books. For ages 3 to 6 start with Who Are the Ahlul Bayt?. For ages 5 to 9 choose a dua or Quran book. For ages 7 to 14 begin with The Story of Karbala for Kids, which is also a free download.
Ages 3 to 6
First books and colouring
Gentle, rhyming and visual. For the youngest children, to build warm feelings about the Ahlul Bayt before any hard facts.
My First Muharram Colouring Book
A Gentle Journey Through Ashura for Little Hearts
Ages 4–8Colouring & Activity
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Arbaeen Colouring & Activity Book
30+ Fun Activities to Learn About Imam Hussain (A.S)
Ages 4–8Colouring & Activity
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Ages 5 to 9
Duas, Quran and everyday faith
Books for big feelings, memorising the Quls, learning the names of Allah and meeting Lady Fatima (S.A).
99 Names of Allah
Asma ul Husna for Children: Learn the Beautiful Names of Allah
Ages 5–12Little Learners
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Lady Fatima (A.S)
Islamic Book for Kids: Love of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and Lady Fatima (S.A)…
Ages 5–18Little Learners
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Heroes of Karbala and a Ramadan story
The story of Karbala told one hero at a time, with the quality each one teaches.
The Story of Karbala for Kids
A Powerful Introduction to Imam Hussain (A.S), Ashura, and the Heroes…
Ages 7–14Heroes of Karbala
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Hazrat Ali Asghar (A.S)
The Smallest Soldier of Imam Hussain (A.S)
Ages 7–14Heroes of Karbala
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Aun and Muhammad (A.S)
From Bibi Zainab’s (A.S) Lap to Imam Hussain’s (A.S) Banner
Ages 7–14Heroes of Karbala
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Ages 7 and up
The Twelve Imams, one book each
A story-length life of each Imam. The series is published in order and continues.
The Gentle Prince of Peace
Imam Hassan (A.S), the Second Imam Who Chose Peace Over War
Ages 7+12 Lights
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The Voice of Karbala
Imam Zain ul Abideen (A.S), the Fourth Imam Who Spoke Through Duas
Ages 7+12 Lights
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The Ocean of Knowledge
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (A.S), the Fifth Imam Who Revived Islamic…
Ages 7–1512 Lights
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The Wonders of Science and Faith
Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (A.S), the Sixth Imam
Ages 7–1412 Lights
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The Light in Chains
Imam Musa al-Kazim (A.S), the Seventh Imam, Babul Hawaij
Ages 7–1512 Lights
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The Wise Healer
Imam Ali al-Ridha (A.S), the Eighth Imam, the Healer of Hearts
Ages 7–1212 Lights
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The Young Sage of Baghdad
Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (A.S), the Ninth Imam
Ages 7–1212 Lights
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Before you choose
Which book should I start with for a 4-year-old?
Who Are the Ahlul Bayt? is a rhyming first introduction. For bedtime, Before I Sleep, I Talk to Allah is a gentle choice.
Which book is best for a first introduction to Karbala?
The Story of Karbala for Kids (ages 7 to 14). It tells the story with care and without needless graphic detail. It is also a free download.
Are the books suitable as read-alouds?
Yes. Most of the books work well read aloud, and the Karbala stories can be shared with younger children when a parent reads and talks them through.
Where can I buy them?
All books are on Amazon in several countries. Each book page links to the Amazon store, and schools or centres can ask us for a quote.
Are there free options?
Yes. The Story of Karbala for Kids is free to download, and our Free PDFs page has Muharram reflections and Eid colouring books.
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