{"product_id":"crescent-moons-and-pointed-minarets-a-muslim-book-of-shapes-9781452182742","title":"Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes","description":"\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 \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615325688082,"sku":"9781452182742","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e9e7e722-b82c-49e6-ad11-5c2696ae1c32.jpg?v=1737283995","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/crescent-moons-and-pointed-minarets-a-muslim-book-of-shapes-9781452182742","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}