Crescent Moons And Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book Of Shapes

Crescent Moons And Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book Of Shapes

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Magnificently capturing the shapes of Islam, this acclaimed book that inspired curiosity and conversations about world religions and cultures is now available in paperback.From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapesand traditionsof the Muslim world. With stunning illustrations, a rhyming readaloud text, and strong backmatter, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets will inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, and is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on a parent's lap. A BOOK ABOUT MUSLIM CULTURE, CREATED BY MUSLIMS: There is a desperate need for books about diverse cultures, created by people originating from that culture, including books about Islam and contemporary Muslim life. Both the writer and illustrator identify as Muslim: The illustrator is Iranian and lives in London, while the writer is Pakistani American and lives in Rockville, Maryland. COMPELLING AUTHOR: Hena Khan is a dynamic, charismatic speaker, who does 40 school, community center, and mosque visits a year, and regularly sells out spaces that hold 300+ people. She is active in her local Muslim community as well as the larger Muslim writing community, regularly speaking on panels and attending conferences. AWARDWINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Mehrdokht Amini received the 2016 Children's Africana Book Award for her book Chicken in the Kitchen and has been nominated for the prestigious Kate Greenaway medal. AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO COUNTER ANTIMUSLIM BULLYING: There is nothing like reading books to understand another culture and increase understanding and empathy.Perfect for: Teachers and librarians Families looking for books that reflect their faith and identity Families who want to introduce Islam or other cultures to children Fans of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Night of the Moon, and/or Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini's other publishing Anyone looking for #ownvoices and #WNDB

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