Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets A Muslim Book of Shapes (Islamic Book of Sh [Hardcover]

Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets- Islamic book for kids

A beautiful picture book that simultaneously explores shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people. - Kirkus Reviews

Toddler book of shapes and Islamic traditions:From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes-and traditions-of the Muslim world.

Toddler book by author Hena Khan:Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures,Crescent Moons and Pointed Minaretsis equally at home in a classroom reading circle and on a parent's lap being read to a child.

If you and your child like books such asLailah's Lunchbox, Numbers Colors Shapes,orThe Name Jar,you will loveCrescent Moons and Pointed Minarets.

Hena Khan is the author of numerous books for children, includingGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of ColorsandNight of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.

Mehrdokht Amini is the illustrator ofGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colorsand other books for children. She grew up in Iran and now lives in Surrey, England. A beautiful picture book that simultaneously explores shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people. -Kirkus Reviews An affirming child's-eye view of Islamic religious practices. -School Library Journal A thoughtful, multilayered offering. -Booklist, starred review