SuitabookMy friend Jamal
Anna McQuinn
- Reading
- Pause over the photographs and illustrations, inviting the child to notice what the boys share and what differs between their homes. Let their questions guide any conversation about faith or food.
- Themes
- Friendship across different family customs: Jamal and Joseph have different family customs and share play and interests; they are presented as close friends. The story recognises their friendship as a bond that brings the boys together despite differences in their lives.
- Worth knowing
- Jamal’s Muslim faith is linked to avoiding pork, and his eczema means he cannot have ice cream. These details may prompt questions about food and family practices.