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    Together We Are Sunshine

    Author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
    Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa
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    RH Childrens Books | Random House Studio
    11.31"W x 8.81"H x 0.45"D  
    On sale Oct 14, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9780593705414
    Preschool - 3
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    In this heartwarming celebration of sisterhood, three girls explore the natural world and discover the harmony of being the littlest, middle, and oldest sister.

    Haala, the middle sister, loves to follow along behind her older sister, Sanaa, on their outdoor adventures. But her little sister, Munira, always seems to get in the way. Munira blocks the sun’s kiss, interrupts the wind’s song, and scares away the goldfish’s secrets. Haala can’t keep up with Sanaa when Munira’s on her heels. But when the sisters take a moment to work as a team, they realize that together they can achieve anything--and that together they are sunshine.

    In this celebration of the natural world, three sisters learn to help one another in a story that feels like a warm, bright hug.
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    Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, MSEd, is a former English teacher who has educated children and teens for fifteen years. As an inaugural AMAL fellow with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she developed foundational curricular frameworks for youth and adult anti-racist programming. Her picture books and short stories, which feature young Black and Muslim protagonists, have been recognized as the best in children’s literature by Time magazine, Read Across America, and NPR. These works include Mommy's Khimar, Once Upon an Eid (anthology contributor), and Your Name Is a Song. View titles by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
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    ★ "This is an excellent portrayal of sibling relationships where what’s important is remembering how powerful it is to work with others." —School Library Journal, starred review

    "A vivid celebration of the extraordinary power of sisterhood." —Kirkus Reviews

    "A thoughtful contemplation on siblings, patience, and how patience can be an act of love and understanding." —Booklist

    "[An] aptly written portrayal of sibling dynamics." —Publishers Weekly
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    In this heartwarming celebration of sisterhood, three girls explore the natural world and discover the harmony of being the littlest, middle, and oldest sister.

    Haala, the middle sister, loves to follow along behind her older sister, Sanaa, on their outdoor adventures. But her little sister, Munira, always seems to get in the way. Munira blocks the sun’s kiss, interrupts the wind’s song, and scares away the goldfish’s secrets. Haala can’t keep up with Sanaa when Munira’s on her heels. But when the sisters take a moment to work as a team, they realize that together they can achieve anything--and that together they are sunshine.

    In this celebration of the natural world, three sisters learn to help one another in a story that feels like a warm, bright hug.

    Author

    © courtesy of the author
    Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, MSEd, is a former English teacher who has educated children and teens for fifteen years. As an inaugural AMAL fellow with the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC), she developed foundational curricular frameworks for youth and adult anti-racist programming. Her picture books and short stories, which feature young Black and Muslim protagonists, have been recognized as the best in children’s literature by Time magazine, Read Across America, and NPR. These works include Mommy's Khimar, Once Upon an Eid (anthology contributor), and Your Name Is a Song. View titles by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
    Raissa Figueroa View titles by Raissa Figueroa

    Praise

    ★ "This is an excellent portrayal of sibling relationships where what’s important is remembering how powerful it is to work with others." —School Library Journal, starred review

    "A vivid celebration of the extraordinary power of sisterhood." —Kirkus Reviews

    "A thoughtful contemplation on siblings, patience, and how patience can be an act of love and understanding." —Booklist

    "[An] aptly written portrayal of sibling dynamics." —Publishers Weekly

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