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Peg + Cat
Peg + Cat: The Eid al-Adha Adventure
What happens when you take from where there's more and give to where there's less? While visiting friends Yasmina and Amir, Peg and Cat learn some surprising things about a holiday tradition.
It's Eid al-Adha, a very special holiday for Yasmina and Amir, who invite their friends Peg and Cat to check it out. After they all rock out with some singing, it's time to head to the celebration, where there's so much food waiting! Amir explains that an important part of celebrating Eid al-Adha is dividing the meat into three equal parts, one third to be shared with someone who has less. But with all three bowls of meatballs holding different amounts, they've got a BIG PROBLEM! Thanks to a balancing scale, a trip to a soup kitchen, and an unexpected visit to a housebound neighbor, Peg and Cat learn all about the concept of taking from where there's more and giving to where there's less. Even Cat discovers how awesome giving can be. Eid Mubarak!
It's Eid al-Adha, a very special holiday for Yasmina and Amir, who invite their friends Peg and Cat to check it out. After they all rock out with some singing, it's time to head to the celebration, where there's so much food waiting! Amir explains that an important part of celebrating Eid al-Adha is dividing the meat into three equal parts, one third to be shared with someone who has less. But with all three bowls of meatballs holding different amounts, they've got a BIG PROBLEM! Thanks to a balancing scale, a trip to a soup kitchen, and an unexpected visit to a housebound neighbor, Peg and Cat learn all about the concept of taking from where there's more and giving to where there's less. Even Cat discovers how awesome giving can be. Eid Mubarak!
32 pages, Hardcover
Published June 26, 2018
29 people want to read
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Jennifer Oxley
39 books4 followersJennifer Oxley is an author, illustrator, television writer/director, and the recipient of multiple Emmy Awards for her work on Nick Jr.’s Little Bill and as co-creator of PBS’s Peg+Cat. Jennifer lives and works in New York City as an independent filmmaker and artist.
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July 6, 2018
So, if you are ever looking for a picture book that combines Eid al-Adha and math...this is your book!
August 6, 2018
I appreciate the intent, but the book really hits readers over the head with math concepts. I lost interest about 3 pages from the end.
December 10, 2021
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I was honestly absolutely blown away by this amazing Eid-Al-Adha book and there were so many reasons that me and my children loved it!⠀
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One main reason why I loved this book was the Math learning involved. Concepts such as greater than and less than were taught, as well as fractions and other basics. The way that they were taught was fun for my kids and stuck with them, making their learning experience super fun.⠀
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The pictures and characters are fun and cute in the book (with a hijabi character proud of her hijab!) It was awesome seeing my kids read a mainstream @pbskids book with Muslim characters and about Eid! There is also a song/video about the book on youtube that they enjoyed watching. Mainstream shows including Muslims really helps my kids feel like they belong in America and it warms my heart to see them feel included❤️⠀
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The main Islamic idea that my kids learned from the book was about the sacrifice of Eid Al-Adha. The kids were taught that One-Third of the Eid sacrifice goes to the family, One-Third to neighbors, and One-Third to those with less (the poor). This idea stuck with my kids, and they learned how important it is in our religion and our holiday to give to the poor, and not make it all about receiving gifts ourselves. This being included in a mainstream book also shows people not familiar with Islam how beautiful our religion is in caring about those less fortunate, and teaches people to care about others.
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The inside covers (the wrap that comes over the book) included actual math problems for the kids to solve. I have never actually seen a cover of a children’s book serve as an activity, so this was pretty cool.
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The illlustrations are beautiful, the words are fun and engaging, and kids finished listening to the book and became really excited about Eid-Al-Adha!⠀
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I was honestly absolutely blown away by this amazing Eid-Al-Adha book and there were so many reasons that me and my children loved it!⠀
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One main reason why I loved this book was the Math learning involved. Concepts such as greater than and less than were taught, as well as fractions and other basics. The way that they were taught was fun for my kids and stuck with them, making their learning experience super fun.⠀
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The pictures and characters are fun and cute in the book (with a hijabi character proud of her hijab!) It was awesome seeing my kids read a mainstream @pbskids book with Muslim characters and about Eid! There is also a song/video about the book on youtube that they enjoyed watching. Mainstream shows including Muslims really helps my kids feel like they belong in America and it warms my heart to see them feel included❤️⠀
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The main Islamic idea that my kids learned from the book was about the sacrifice of Eid Al-Adha. The kids were taught that One-Third of the Eid sacrifice goes to the family, One-Third to neighbors, and One-Third to those with less (the poor). This idea stuck with my kids, and they learned how important it is in our religion and our holiday to give to the poor, and not make it all about receiving gifts ourselves. This being included in a mainstream book also shows people not familiar with Islam how beautiful our religion is in caring about those less fortunate, and teaches people to care about others.
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The inside covers (the wrap that comes over the book) included actual math problems for the kids to solve. I have never actually seen a cover of a children’s book serve as an activity, so this was pretty cool.
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The illlustrations are beautiful, the words are fun and engaging, and kids finished listening to the book and became really excited about Eid-Al-Adha!⠀
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October 15, 2024
"Peg + Cat: The Eid al-Adha Adventure" is a picture book written by Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson. Peg and Cat, two characters in the book, go out on an excursion to discover more about the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha. Peg and Cat go to spend Eid with their friend Yasmina and her family in the book. They are taught about the customs, including the festive meals, the special prayers, and the practice of helping those in need. Because it blends entertaining math challenges and instructional material with the cultural elements of Eid al-Adha, I truly enjoyed the book. In this way, my students will learn about the religious holiday of Muslims as well as math. My kid and I had a great time reading this story together and attempting to solve the math questions in the book.Additionally, My children found it fascinating since it featured people with scarves on their heads. "Mommy, she looks like you," my children said. They were particularly pleased to learn that the book discussed the Eid al-Adha celebration. Without a doubt, I will suggest it to all primary and early childhood educators. The children will learn how to solve simple math problems while also learning about the many holidays observed by non-Muslim students. The Muslim pupils will be thrilled to see a storybook in their school library that mentions their own festival.
November 5, 2018
Peg + Cat: The Eid al-Adha Adventure by Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick Entertainment, 2018. $13. 9780763699321
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Peg and Cat visit some of their friends who are celebrating Eid al-Adha and admit they don’t know anything about the holiday but would like to learn. Yasmina and Amir, their friends, explain that it is a time of feasting and giving. They show some of the foods they have made and together they share some with neighbors and some with those in need.
I love that one of the characters is wearing a hijab and even talks about picking it out. I don’t like that the religion or region of world from which Eid al-Adha comes is not named. My kids kept asking and I kept assuming the text would answer that eventually, but it never did. There are math problems sprinkled in the text, but I didn’t find them very compelling for kids to learn something new or notice something they already knew, although I’m certain a math teacher could make those connections for the readers.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Peg and Cat visit some of their friends who are celebrating Eid al-Adha and admit they don’t know anything about the holiday but would like to learn. Yasmina and Amir, their friends, explain that it is a time of feasting and giving. They show some of the foods they have made and together they share some with neighbors and some with those in need.
I love that one of the characters is wearing a hijab and even talks about picking it out. I don’t like that the religion or region of world from which Eid al-Adha comes is not named. My kids kept asking and I kept assuming the text would answer that eventually, but it never did. There are math problems sprinkled in the text, but I didn’t find them very compelling for kids to learn something new or notice something they already knew, although I’m certain a math teacher could make those connections for the readers.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/20...
June 15, 2024
In Peg + Cat The Eid al Adha Adventure written by Jennifer Oxley and illustrated by Billy Aronson is the story of Peg and Cat visiting their friends, Yasmina and Amir as they celebrate Eid al Adha. Yasmina and Amir spend time explaining to Peg and Cat the meaning of the holiday and ways in which they celebrate. As the four head to the soup kitchen to donate a portion of food to those in need, they encounter a problem. The kids use their problem solving skills to overcome an obstacle and help someone in need. Oxley’s story is not only informational and an important look at a Muslim holiday, but it is sweet, with hints of humor and problem solving. Illustrations were created digitally. They are bright, bold, and detailed, adding interest and whimsy to the story. Don’t miss the surprise on the reverse side of the book’s jacket. Eid Mubarak!
May 21, 2022
Great supplement to more expository books about Eid al-Adha, in that this book doesn't go into what happens during the week before Eid. The eid is a religious holiday, but the book doesn't spell that out. There are other books available that go into religious details. Lessons and moral are relatable to kids of all backgrounds.
Loved the page number detail. Rather than give the page number like normal, they turn it into a math problem that is also relevant to the math concepts in the story. I never look inside jacket covers, but after seeing a review mentioning math problems in it, I had to look. I didn't initially see them when I looked because I was borrowing the book from my library and they added an extra layer of paper to support the jacket cover and it's protective layer of cellophane.
Loved the page number detail. Rather than give the page number like normal, they turn it into a math problem that is also relevant to the math concepts in the story. I never look inside jacket covers, but after seeing a review mentioning math problems in it, I had to look. I didn't initially see them when I looked because I was borrowing the book from my library and they added an extra layer of paper to support the jacket cover and it's protective layer of cellophane.
August 22, 2018
I'M TOTALLY FREAKING OUT! We've waited to read this book for a while now. No better time than on Eid-Aladha. The book was very well written, and yet simple. The Islamic aspect was accurate and on point without being too preachy. Very colorful , and catchy.
Overall amazing.
Overall amazing.
June 26, 2018
Peg and Cat are back! As they solve some problems, they also learn about Eid al-Adha from their friends, Yasmina and Amir.
July 16, 2018
It's a cultural story of tradition, generosity, with a little bit of math in there.
October 4, 2018
The Tv characters Peg and cat are learning all about the Eid al-Adha holiday and its spirit of sharing and giving. Nice primer. Elementary and up
November 30, 2018
Way too long for very young kids but cute art
December 24, 2018
Gets the message across about Eid al-Adha, and has hidden math lessons in it.
February 13, 2019
A picture book combining both math concepts and information about the holiday of Eid-Aladha. Interesting, but a bit jumbled with both topics being covered.
July 8, 2019
PBSKids series Peg + Cat visit friend and learn about Eid al-Adha. great lessons about sharing and giving to those less fortunate. Also threw in some great math problems to help explain more vs less vs equal and fractions
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