A Bilingual Children's Book by Dr. Serene

Countdown to Eid

Compte à rebours pour l'Aïd

Three days. Four friends. One sparkling celebration.

Bear Saeed and his friends are racing to get ready for Eid — tracking the moon, baking treats, helping their neighbours, and making the celebration shine. A joyful picture book about teamwork, kindness, and the excitement of counting down to something wonderful.

Available in English and French — Paperback, eBook & Streaming Audiobook

English Edition Édition Française

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About the Story

Three days before Eid, Bear Saeed and his friends set out on a mission: make this the best celebration yet. Together they track the crescent moon, bake sweet treats, lend a hand to neighbours, and prepare for the big day — discovering that the joy of Eid is in the countdown itself.

Written in rhythmic, read-aloud language with warm illustrations, Countdown to Eid invites children of all backgrounds to share in the excitement of community, generosity, and celebration.

What Readers Will Discover

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Moon-watching

Bear Saeed and friends track the crescent moon each night — connecting science, tradition, and wonder.

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Baking & Sharing

The friends prepare festive treats together, learning that the sweetest part of any celebration is sharing it.

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Helping Neighbours

From small acts of kindness to big community preparations, the story shows how helping others makes everyone's Eid brighter.

Ontario Schools, Libraries & Mosques

Bring Dr. Serene to Your School or Library

Dr. Serene visits schools, libraries, and community centres across Ontario for interactive read-alouds, author presentations, and audiobook read-along sessions. Each visit is tailored to your audience and connects to the Ontario curriculum.

Interactive read-aloud & author Q&A
Audiobook read-along experience
Free educator activity pack included
In-person or virtual visits available

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Free Educator Resources

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Moon-watching Log

A nightly observation journal for young scientists

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Acts of Kindness Bingo

A 5x5 grid of joyful activities for home, school, or neighbourhood

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Countdown Chain

A hands-on craft to mark the days to any celebration

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Listen Along

Audiobook & Read-Alongs

Hear Countdown to Eid come to life with the official streaming audiobook. Perfect for classroom listening centres, bedtime stories, or following along with the printed book.

Available in English and French.

Stream the Audiobook

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Countdown to Eid

Streaming audiobook · English & French

Available Editions

English

Countdown to Eid

by Dr. Serene

Paperback & eBook

Buy on Amazon.ca

Français

Compte à rebours pour l'Aïd

by Dr. Serene

Broché & livre numérique

Commander sur Amazon.ca

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Audiobook

EN & FR

Streaming Audiobook

Read by Dr. Serene

Stream online · English & French

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