Together We Are Sunshine

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow ∙ Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa

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Published on Oct 14, 2025 | 40 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

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.

★ "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

ISBN 9780593705414 (Hardcover)
Published on Oct 14, 2025
Published by Random House Studio
Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 8-1/2
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 500L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9780593705421 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Oct 14, 2025
Published by Random House Studio
Pages 40
Dimensions 11 x 8-1/2
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 500L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9780593705438 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 14, 2025
Published by Random House Studio
Pages 40
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 500L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9798217280452 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Oct 14, 2025
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3
Reading Level Lexile: 500L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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.