How Does Allah Look? (Children's First Questions) Paperback – February 13, 2015

I bought this book because my daughter started asking questions about God and among them is how big he is and where does he live. I have to start by saying that the title of the book is very suitable because it describes what kids wonder about. Kids understand the world around them throught their senses. The concept of God is a difficult concept but the author manages to relate familiar things around the kids and how this universe relates to God. I especially like the cover of the book, yellow is an attractive color! I must admit that the paper is not the best but since I noticed that the author is self published, I figured that she has less control over these parameters. Kudos for her for trying to tackle issues that others might deem wrong. Looking forward reading the rest of her books.

Helped answer so many questions in such an elighting way. jazak Allah khair.

MashaaAllah this is a wonderful book. There are so many interesting facts included after the story ends. Awesome! From my kids to the author, "May Allah bless you!"

By using thought provoking questions, comparisons and appealing to their imaginations, Emma Apple helps children to understand the limitations of human imagination and helps them to broaden their thinking in order to try and understand the magnitude of Allah’s creation. Seemingly simple, this book opens up a vast opportunity for parents and children alike to explore and discover new possibilities in terms of learning about Allah’s creation and by doing so, strengthen our faith with the understanding that “No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all vision; and He is the Subtle, the Acquainted with all things” (6:03)

I read this book to my inquisitive 4 1/2 year old a few days ago, and we both enjoyed it. I can tell she didn't fully grasp all the ideas in the book just yet, but she will as she gets older. I loved the example given in the book about why we can't imagine Allah, which is something she *has* tried to do. I had never thought about the response the book gives before, so even I was given an opportunity to reflect. The use of scientific facts was what made this answer so strong, and for older kids, would spark conversation about things like light waves and sound waves. It's not as long as I had hoped, but still a great conversation starter (or ender depending on your child!)

Emma Apple has done it again! Ma sha Allah it's the perfect combination of beautiful hand drawn illustrations, a narrative that encourages kids to think instead of just giving them the answers, and really cool science facts that even I didn't know! Emma also has a knack for starting with things that are familiar to kids in the world around them, and gradually exposing them to new things. Great for curious kids and parents alike.

More than Loved it! mA! Took it to my child's school the day it arrived to show it around! Everyone LOVED IT! Explains everything so clearly!

Another fantastic book that so beautifully answers children's questions, while also giving resources to spark awe and curiosity in a child.