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A review by dandelionfluff
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan
5.0
I cannot stress enough how important this book is. I bought this from a Scholastic book sale while working in an incredibly diverse elementary school. We had an array of Muslim students, some born in the U.S. and others who had come here escaping war. Working with the little ones could be a challenge as they settled into a new way of life in a new country, but we made some amazing connections. This book was one of many steps to welcome them, learn from one another, and celebrate their culture and traditions.
Some of the best responses were, "She looks like my mommy!" "People in my family dress like that." "We pray, too." They saw themselves in this book and its characters, and that is absolutely priceless. We needed this book. So, Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini, if you should ever see my review, thank you. I'm no longer working at that school, but I still have this book, and plan on using it whenever I can.
Some of the best responses were, "She looks like my mommy!" "People in my family dress like that." "We pray, too." They saw themselves in this book and its characters, and that is absolutely priceless. We needed this book. So, Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini, if you should ever see my review, thank you. I'm no longer working at that school, but I still have this book, and plan on using it whenever I can.