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A review by mindfullibrarian
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes by Hena Khan
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.