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mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
I was first introduced to Hena Khan's work with her picture book GOLDEN DOMES AND SILVER LANTERNS: A MUSLIM BOOK OF COLORS, and then fell in love with her middle grade title AMINA'S VOICE as well. And now I have another picture book title of hers to swoon over as well! CRESCENT MOONS AND POINTED MINARETS is just as fabulous as GOLDEN DOMES is, and tells stories of the shapes found throughout the Muslim world, while simultaneously teaching lessons of the Muslim culture.
The illustrations by Mehrdokht Amini depict scenes from various countries around the world and are playful and vibrant, ensuring this book will be enjoyed by even the youngest of readers/listeners. Included in the back matter are a thorough glossary and an Author's Note explaining the importance of shapes and geometry in Islamic art and architecture.
Required purchase for all library picture book collections.
Thanks to Chronicle Books for this review copy! I am passing it along to @kidlitexchange for more reviews.
The illustrations by Mehrdokht Amini depict scenes from various countries around the world and are playful and vibrant, ensuring this book will be enjoyed by even the youngest of readers/listeners. Included in the back matter are a thorough glossary and an Author's Note explaining the importance of shapes and geometry in Islamic art and architecture.
Required purchase for all library picture book collections.
Thanks to Chronicle Books for this review copy! I am passing it along to @kidlitexchange for more reviews.
tracybabler's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is a concept book that teaches shapes through common objects and celebrations associated with the Muslim faith. It's very well done. We are beyond the concept book phase in our house, but we enjoyed the rhyme, the new vocabulary words, and the diverse illustrations.
I had not read the first book in this series, which focuses on colors, but was thrilled to learn my daughter had read it at school. As much as I hate to give it up, this one will be donated to the school library, too!
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is a concept book that teaches shapes through common objects and celebrations associated with the Muslim faith. It's very well done. We are beyond the concept book phase in our house, but we enjoyed the rhyme, the new vocabulary words, and the diverse illustrations.
I had not read the first book in this series, which focuses on colors, but was thrilled to learn my daughter had read it at school. As much as I hate to give it up, this one will be donated to the school library, too!
aliferuz's review against another edition
5.0
While the Golden Domes taught children about colors, this book taught them about shapes and places or objects that are also related to Islam. A good book for toddlers.
drpschmidt's review against another edition
4.0
Another beautiful book to help people understand the Muslim faith.