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jaij7's review against another edition
5.0
Rich with new vocabulary. Loved the illustrations and the short rhyming pages. The author’s note and glossary were great additions.
maureen_fox's review against another edition
4.0
Another beautiful, accessible informational introduction to Islam for young children.
As a teacher in a public school, I find I walk a very fine line when it comes to talking about religion. While a text like this is certainly informational, not theological, I know there are some parents (or other teachers) who won't see it that way.
The saying 'knowledge is power' is true. If we give our kids knowledge about the world, they will ahve the power to change it.
As a teacher in a public school, I find I walk a very fine line when it comes to talking about religion. While a text like this is certainly informational, not theological, I know there are some parents (or other teachers) who won't see it that way.
The saying 'knowledge is power' is true. If we give our kids knowledge about the world, they will ahve the power to change it.
fallingletters's review against another edition
5.0
Annotation originally published Jan. 2019 at Falling Letters.
A celebration of Islamic faith and artistry, [a: Hena Khan|170644|Hena Khan|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1500054680p2/170644.jpg] and Mehrdokt Amini’s Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets depicts Muslim religious practices around the world by way of vibrant designs and shapes seen in various spaces. The first-person narrator describes how the beauty she sees strengthens her faith. A glossary and author’s note that addresses the significance of geometry in Islamic art enhance the book for use as a teaching tool. Age 5+.
A celebration of Islamic faith and artistry, [a: Hena Khan|170644|Hena Khan|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1500054680p2/170644.jpg] and Mehrdokt Amini’s Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets depicts Muslim religious practices around the world by way of vibrant designs and shapes seen in various spaces. The first-person narrator describes how the beauty she sees strengthens her faith. A glossary and author’s note that addresses the significance of geometry in Islamic art enhance the book for use as a teaching tool. Age 5+.
pally's review against another edition
5.0
found this in the dymocks reduced price section and i love the way it depicts islamic art (as idols are not allowed) in a way that represents and celebrates islam. plus it reminds me of the history of muslims that rlly contributed to maths and science. def worth the $4.95 i spent.
msghani's review against another edition
5.0
I love this one even more than the Muslim Book of Colors! The rhyming text, the illustrations, and the depiction of shapes in deen are all fantastic. This is a must-have on your Muslim Shelf Space.
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!