Counting and culture come together in this stunning companion to
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.
From one sun to countless stars, this gentle introduction to numbers
also celebrates the many diverse traditions of the Muslim world,
encouraging readers young and old to reflect upon--and count--their many
blessings. Like Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns and Crescent Moons
and Pointed Minarets, this latest offering in the Concepts of the
Muslim World series has stunning illustrations, rhyming read-aloud text,
and informative back matter, and it is equally at home in the classroom
or being read on a parent's lap.
HENA KHAN'S AWARD-WINNING BOOKS: Hena Khan's picture books have garnered
numerous awards: Parents' Choice Recommended Seal, Booklist Top 10
Religion Book for Youth, and Chicago Public Library Best Book, among
many others.
MUSLIM TALENT: Created by a Muslim Pakistani American author and a
Muslim Pakistani British illustrator, this book reflects their shared
experiences and vision.
NUMBERS & COUNTING: It's a perfect introduction to counting and numbers!
Children will delight in counting the items in the illustrations on each
spread along the with the satisfying rhyme of the text.
BACK MATTER: The back matter includes a comprehensive glossary and an
author's note, making this a great classroom book!
Perfect for:
- Anyone looking for picture books to teach religious literacy and/or
about Islam
- Muslim parents and grandparents looking for picture books that reflect
their culture/faith
- Fans of previous books in the series, Golden Domes and Silver
Lanterns and Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets
- Anyone looking for picture books to build early counting and number
proficiency
