Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets

A Muslim Book of Shapes

Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub Date
04/10/2018
Contributors
Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
Pages
36
ISBN13
9781452182742
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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!

Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as on a parent’s lap being read to a child.

Reviews

  •  A thoughtful, multilayered offering.

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

Honors

  • Middle East Book Award Honorable Mention

  • Booklist Top 10 Religion and Spirituality for Youth

  • Chicago Public Library Best Book

Resources

Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets Teacher’s Guide