{"product_id":"crescent-moons-and-pointed-minarets-a-muslim-book-of-shapes-paperback","title":"Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHena Khan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMehrdokht Amini\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnificently capturing the shapes of Islam, this acclaimed book that inspired curiosity and conversations about world religions and cultures is now available in paperback.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes-and traditions--of the Muslim world. With stunning illustrations, a rhyming read-aloud text, and strong backmatter, \u003ci\u003eCrescent Moons and Pointed Minarets\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, and is equally at home in a classroom reading circle as it is being read to a child on a parent's lap. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A BOOK ABOUT MUSLIM CULTURE, CREATED BY MUSLIMS: There is a desperate need for books about diverse cultures, created by people originating from that culture, including books about Islam and contemporary Muslim life. Both the writer and illustrator identify as Muslim: The illustrator is Iranian and lives in London, while the writer is Pakistani American and lives in Rockville, Maryland.\u003cbr\u003e- COMPELLING AUTHOR: Hena Khan is a dynamic, charismatic speaker, who does 40 school, community center, and mosque visits a year, and regularly sells out spaces that hold 300+ people. She is active in her local Muslim community as well as the larger Muslim writing community, regularly speaking on panels and attending conferences.\u003cbr\u003e- AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR: Mehrdokht Amini received the 2016 Children's Africana Book Award for her book \u003ci\u003eChicken in the Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e and has been nominated for the prestigious Kate Greenaway medal.\u003cbr\u003e- AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO COUNTER ANTI-MUSLIM BULLYING: There is nothing like reading books to understand another culture and increase understanding and empathy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Teachers and librarians\u003cbr\u003e- Families looking for books that reflect their faith and identity\u003cbr\u003e- Families who want to introduce Islam or other cultures to children\u003cbr\u003e- Fans of \u003ci\u003eGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Night of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, and\/or Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini's other publishing\u003cbr\u003e- Anyone looking for #ownvoices and #WNDB\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHena Khan is the author of \u003ci\u003eGolden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes, Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story, Like the Moon Loves the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and other books for children. Hena is a native of Rockville, Maryland, where she lives with her husband and their two sons. You can learn more about her at www.henakhan.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMehrdokht Amini is an Iranian-born children's book illustrator. She has been nominated for a Kate Greenaway Medal and been invited to participate in the prestigious Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava. She lives in the United Kingdom.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.9 x 10.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42729013116991,"sku":"9781452182742","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5d1059ff89fa9ed0f9bd9b5477cc8434.webp?v=1765120641","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/crescent-moons-and-pointed-minarets-a-muslim-book-of-shapes-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}